Africa’s Catholic hierarchy refuses same-sex blessings, says such unions are contrary to God’s will

[JacksinPA]

Africa's Catholic hierarchy refuses same-sex blessings, says such unions are contrary to God's will

In the greatest rebuke yet to Pope Francis, the Catholic bishops of Africa and Madagascar have issued a unified statement refusing to follow his declaration allowing priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples.

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VATICAN CITY (AP) — In the greatest rebuke yet to Pope Francis, the Catholic bishops of Africa and Madagascar issued a unified statement Thursday refusing to follow his declaration allowing priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples and asserting that such unions are “contrary to the will of God.”

The statement, signed by Congolese Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo on behalf of the symposium of African national bishops conferences, marked the closest thing to a continent-wide dissent from the declaration Francis approved Dec. 18 allowing priests to offer such blessings.

That declaration from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has sent shock waves through the Catholic Church, thrilling LGBTQ+ Catholics as a concrete sign of Francis’ message of welcome but alarming conservatives who fear core doctrines of the church are being ignored or violated.

The controversy has deepened a growing chasm between Francis’ progressive, reform-minded papacy and the conservative church in much of the world, especially Africa, where the number of Catholics is growing at a faster rate than anywhere else.
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What Biblical book & verse covers this? Or has their god been in direct contact on this matter?

 

[BirdinHand]

Then people can hopefully find a church that will welcome and embrace them.

 

[Integrityrespec]

Africa's Catholic hierarchy refuses same-sex blessings, says such unions are contrary to God's will

In the greatest rebuke yet to Pope Francis, the Catholic bishops of Africa and Madagascar have issued a unified statement refusing to follow his declaration allowing priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples.

apnews.com

VATICAN CITY (AP) — In the greatest rebuke yet to Pope Francis, the Catholic bishops of Africa and Madagascar issued a unified statement Thursday refusing to follow his declaration allowing priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples and asserting that such unions are “contrary to the will of God.”

The statement, signed by Congolese Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo on behalf of the symposium of African national bishops conferences, marked the closest thing to a continent-wide dissent from the declaration Francis approved Dec. 18 allowing priests to offer such blessings.

That declaration from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has sent shock waves through the Catholic Church, thrilling LGBTQ+ Catholics as a concrete sign of Francis’ message of welcome but alarming conservatives who fear core doctrines of the church are being ignored or violated.

The controversy has deepened a growing chasm between Francis’ progressive, reform-minded papacy and the conservative church in much of the world, especially Africa, where the number of Catholics is growing at a faster rate than anywhere else.
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What Biblical book & verse covers this? Or has their god been in direct contact on this matter?

I'd say according to the teaching of the church they are correct.

 

[Rogue Valley]

I'd say according to the teaching of the church they are correct.

According to Catholic doctrine, the Pope is infallable when speaking of church matters (i.e. - His Excellency cannot be in error).

 

[Grand Mal]

I'd say according to the teaching of the church they are correct.

You'd be wrong.

 

[Grand Mal]

Africa's Catholic hierarchy refuses same-sex blessings, says such unions are contrary to God's will

In the greatest rebuke yet to Pope Francis, the Catholic bishops of Africa and Madagascar have issued a unified statement refusing to follow his declaration allowing priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples.

apnews.com

VATICAN CITY (AP) — In the greatest rebuke yet to Pope Francis, the Catholic bishops of Africa and Madagascar issued a unified statement Thursday refusing to follow his declaration allowing priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples and asserting that such unions are “contrary to the will of God.”

The statement, signed by Congolese Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo on behalf of the symposium of African national bishops conferences, marked the closest thing to a continent-wide dissent from the declaration Francis approved Dec. 18 allowing priests to offer such blessings.

That declaration from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has sent shock waves through the Catholic Church, thrilling LGBTQ+ Catholics as a concrete sign of Francis’ message of welcome but alarming conservatives who fear core doctrines of the church are being ignored or violated.

The controversy has deepened a growing chasm between Francis’ progressive, reform-minded papacy and the conservative church in much of the world, especially Africa, where the number of Catholics is growing at a faster rate than anywhere else.
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What Biblical book & verse covers this? Or has their god been in direct contact on this matter?

Leviticus. There's a long list of Mosaic laws that are universally ignored by Christians except for the one about men laying with men. All of it is called 'not applicable to Gentiles' except that one.
There's something in one of the Epistles too but the Epistles are just the opinions of that old sinner Paul.

 

[joluoto]

I'd say according to the teaching of the church they are correct.

The Pope is infallible when it comes to the interpretation of the teachings according to Catholic doctrine. So they are wrong.

 

[Rumpel]

is it Catholics only?


I dont think so

 

[Rumpel]

what about US fundamentalist missionaries?