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Africa a “special case”, Small Ideological Groups Oppose Same-sex Blessings: Pope Francis
Pope Francis suggested that the opposition to the Vatican’s approval of nonliturgical blessings for same-sex couples mostly comes from “small ideological groups.”
Black Pentecostal Leader Urges Pope to Withdraw Same-sex Blessing Document
A prominent black Pentecostal leader is voicing his “solidarity” with African Catholics and urging Pope Francis to withdraw the new same-sex blessing guidelines.
Homosexuality “contrary to God's will since the creation of the world”: Bishops in Benin
Same-sex tendencies and practices are in contravention of the will of God from creation, Catholic Bishops in Benin have said.
Catholic Bishops in Kenya Defend Fiducia Supplicans, Say Not Endorsing Same-sex Marriages
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have defended Fiducia Supplicans, the Vatican declaration on the possibility of blessing “same-sex couples” and couples in other “irregular situations”, which the Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith (DDF) released on Monday, December 18.
“Blessings for same sex unions of any kind are not permitted in Malawi”: Catholic Bishops
Catholic Bishops in Malawi have prohibited the implementation of the Vatican declaration on the blessing of “same-sex couples” and couples in other “irregular situations”, which the Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith (DDF) released on Monday, December 18 under the title, Fiducia Supplicans.
Pope Francis Talks Synod on Synodality and Homosexuality in New Interview
Asked about the synod assembly’s discussion of homosexuality, Pope Francis said: “When I say ‘everyone, everyone, everyone,’ [I’m speaking about] people.”
Celibacy is not a Direct Cause of Sexual Abuse, Jesuit Expert Says
The psychologist said that “celibacy is not a direct cause of abuse; what can become a risk factor is a ministry poorly lived and not fully accepted.”
Pope Francis Clarifies Comments on sin and Homosexuality
Pope Francis has written a letter to clarify his comments on sin and homosexuality from a recent interview with the Associated Press.
"Being homosexual is not a crime," Pope Francis Reiterates in New Interview
Pope Francis has reiterated that homosexuality is “not a crime” in a new interview published Wednesday.
Catholic Bishops in Belgium Defy Vatican, Publish Ceremony for Blessing Same-sex Unions
In open defiance of the Vatican, Catholic bishops in Belgium on Tuesday announced the introduction of blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples in their dioceses.
African Bishops among Signatories Warning of German Synodal Path’s “potential for schism”
African Catholic Bishops are among dozens of Church leaders who have signed a "fraternal open letter to our brother bishops in Germany”, making known their “growing concern about” the "Synodal Path" and its “potential for schism”.
Catholic Archbishop in Ghana Dismisses as "false” CNN Report Quoting Him on Homosexuality
The October 8 CNN report quoting Archbishop Philip Naameh as saying that the West African country risks becoming a Muslim-majority nation if homosexual practices are allowed, is false, the Catholic Church leader has said.
Catholic Laity in Ghana Express Solidarity with Bishops against Homosexuality Proponents
Members of the Catholic Laity Council in Ghana have expressed solidarity with Catholic Bishops in the West African nation against homosexuality proponents who are allegedly attempting to institutionalize and legitimize the practice in the country.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana Clarify Remarks Condemning Homosexuality amid Controversy
Catholic Bishops in Ghana have, in a collective statement, sought to clarify their remarks condemning the push for homosexuality in the West African country after their recent statement stirred controversy among proponents of homosexuality.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana “condemn” Homosexuality Proponents, Seek Government’s Stance
Catholic Bishops in Ghana have condemned proponents of homosexuality in the West African nation and urged government authorities "to state unambiguously their position on the matter."
Majority of Kenyans Opposed to Legalization of Abortion, Homosexuality, Study Shows
A study commissioned by the Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF) to assess citizens’ perception of abortion has established that majority of people in the East African nation are opposed to attempts to legalize termination of pregnancy.
Clerics in Gabon Want President to “renounce Bill” Seeking to Decriminalize Homosexuality
Catholic Priests serving in the Central African nation of Gabon have, in a collective statement, reached out to the country’s President Ali Bongo Ondimba asking him to renounce the promulgation of the controversial bill that seeks to decriminalize homosexuality.
Bill to Decriminalize Homosexuality in Gabon a “danger for children, homosexuals”: Bishops
Catholic Church leaders in Gabon have reacted to the decision by members of the National Assembly to decriminalize homosexuality saying the vote represents “a danger for our children and for homosexuals themselves.”
Proposed Comprehensive Sexuality Education Way to Introduce Homosexuality: Ghana Bishops
The proposed Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) syllabus that seeks to teach sexuality at basic education levels in Ghana is being opposed by the country’s Catholic bishops who are interpreting the move as a subtle way of introducing homosexuality to school-going children.
