‘Fiducia Supplicans’ Raises a ‘Couple’ of Concerns
The new Vatican document repeatedly refers to those in ‘irregular situations’ and same-sex arrangements as ‘couples’ — and that’s a problem
The new Vatican document repeatedly refers to those in ‘irregular situations’ and same-sex arrangements as ‘couples’ — and that’s a problem
Catholic bishops in Poland have ruled out the possibility of blessing “same-sex unions,” but remain open to blessing individuals with homosexual tendencies, only if they are “living in complete abstinence” of sexual activities.
Sam Margarve has been a vocal critic of church leaders who want to bless homosexual unions and those who want to go further and perform marriages for homosexual couples.
The cardinal said their approach is not pastoral and ignores Catholic teaching.
Theologians say Cardinal Marx’s recent comments appear to contradict settled Church teachings regarding sexuality and don’t conform with the principles of genuine doctrinal development.
COMMENTARY: Thus, the Vatican’s instruction that it cannot bless same-sex unions protects the transformative value of the sacraments.
Just as they did in 1968, Catholic dissidents push alternate narrative ahead of official Church teaching.
50-year-old Fr. Mignani, pastor of Santa Caterina Parish in Bonassola, said during his homily March 28, “if I can’t bless same-sex couples, then I won’t bless palms and olive branches either."
Cardinal Schönborn, who noted that he has served as a CDF member for 25 years, said he regretted that the committee to which he belongs was not consulted over such a “sensitive question.”
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