Africa's Catholic hierarchy refuses to allow same-sex blessings, saying such unions are contrary to God's will
In the greatest rebuke yet to Pope Francis, the Catholic bishops of Africa and Madagascar issued a statement refusing to follow his declaration allowing priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples.
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4 sourcesAfrica's Catholic hierarchy refuses same-sex blessings, says such unions are contrary to God's will
African bishops, with Pope Francis’ agreement, declare ‘No blessing for homosexual couples’
Africa's Catholic hierarchy refuses to allow same-sex blessings, saying such unions are contrary to God's will
Africa's Catholic hierarchy refuses same-sex blessings for being 'contrary to the will of God'
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2 sourcesAfrican Catholics Reject Vatican Document Allowing Spontaneous Same-Sex Couple Blessings: REPORT