Catholic Bishops Across Africa Say Same-Sex Blessings 'Cannot Be Carried Out' on Continent

Catholic bishops across Africa say same-sex blessings 'cannot be carried out' on continent

Reaffirming their fidelity to the pope and the Gospel, Catholic bishops in Africa have released a common response to a recent Vatican declaration, saying they "generally prefer" not to offer blessings to same-sex couples.

Cardinal Zen: God is ‘disgusted’ by homosexual behavior

The emeritus bishop of Hong Kong said homosexuality ‘undermines God’s plan’ and causes societal harm, calling on the Church to speak truth in charity and not yield to worldly pressure.

Cardinal Ambongo: Opposition to same-sex blessings not an ‘African exception’

Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, president of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar. / Credit: François-Régis Salefran CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED Vatican City, Jul 1, 2025 / 14:47 pm (CNA). The leader of Africa’s Catholic bishops pus... [...]

Cardinal Ambongo: Opposition to Same-Sex Blessings Not an ‘African Exception’

François-Régis Salefran Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, president of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar. According to Cardijnal Ambongo, he worked with the head of the DDF, Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, and with Pope Francis to produce a statement that the permission for same-sex blessings did not apply in Africa.

Maghreb bishops diverge from rest of Africa on same-sex blessings

Vatican's Stance on Same-Sex Blessings - EUROPE SAYS

giovedì 3 luglio 2025 Last updated 15:33 With the new pontiff, will Fiducia Supplicans—the famous Vatican declaration of…