Spanish Diocese Cancels Parish Prep Course for Blessing Irregular Couples
The message is illustrated with a drawing of a lamb with the rainbow colors of the LGBT flag next to a shepherd.
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Cardinal Fernández Meets With Coptic Church Leader Over Same-Sex Blessing Rift
According to Vatican News, Cardinal Fernández pointed to a clarification issued by the DDF in early January, which emphasized that the declaration did not change Church teaching on marriage or sexuality.
Chicago Priest Blesses Same-Sex ‘Spouses,’ Says Fiducia Supplicans Allows It
Bishops around the world in the subsequent months have been deeply divided over the declaration
Spanish Archbishop: ‘I Am Not Going to Bless Even One Homosexual Union’
During the conversation with the media Archbishop Gil added that he is not going to participate in campaigns framed in terms of being ‘for or against’ the pontiff.
Cardinal Zen Contends ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ ‘Creates Confusion’ and Suggests Cardinal Fernández Should Resign
The cardinal asked that if Cardinal Fernández, as prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, ‘is committing a heresy by claiming a serious sin as ‘good,’ then shouldn't the prefect resign or be dismissed?’
Former Gay Activist: ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ Hurts Those ‘Struggling for Chastity’
Di Tolve's life was changed thanks to the Virgin Mary and he now helps people who have same-sex attraction.
African Bishops: ‘No Blessing for Homosexual Couples in the African Churches’
The letter, issued Jan. 11, was written by Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, president of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM). Cardinal Ambongo said that the letter is a synthesis of all the African bishops’ opinions, which were sent in response to a request he issued on Dec. 20.
A Blessing Is a Blessing
It is of the nature of blessings that they convey a message of approval and support simply by being blessings.
Ambiguity of ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ Makes Way for Multiplying Misinterpretations
COMMENTARY: The new declaration from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith ensures that no one knows what exactly is being blessed, as it expressly forbids any ritual text that might specify it.
More Bishops Voice Criticism — and Support — for Vatican Document on Blessing Same-Sex Couples
In addition to the bishops in Kazakhstan, Malawi, and Zambia, who said they would refuse to implement the Vatican declaration, a few more bishops have since condemned the new guidance.
