In an extraordinary pushback against Pope Francis, some Catholic bishops from Africa to Poland say they will not implement a new Vatican policy allowing blessings for same-sex couples. In an extraordinary pushback against Pope Francis, some Catholic bishops in Africa, Poland and elsewhere say they will not implement the new Vatican policy allowing blessings for same-sex couples. Zambia’s bishops conference said same-sex couple blessings were “not for implementation in Zambia.” The bishops conference of Malawi said “blessings of any kind” for “same-sex unions of any kind” would not be permitted. The predominant sentiment among many was a fear that the move was a step toward the Catholic Church accepting homosexuality. “The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria assures the entire People of God that the teaching of the Catholic Church on marriage remains the same,” it said.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 23, 2023 21:13 UTC