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THE Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC) has rejected the approval of same-sex marriages after Pope Francis permitted catholic priests to bless the unions. In a Vatican declaration recently, Pope Francis said priests should be allowed to give blessings to same-sex couples, however, this should not be integrated into standard rituals or connected to civil unions…
NigeriaZambiaZimbabweMaliMalawiBamakoKenyaGermanyUnited-kingdomSouth-africaPolandGhanaSome Catholic bishops say they will not follow the Vatican’s new direction on allowing blessings for same-sex couples. Others have fiercely criticized it, with one bishop describing the new policy as a hidden “evil.” The strong reactions show how Pope Francis’ move to make the church a more welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community continues to spark resistance and rebellion among traditionalist Catholic leaders. Bishops in Poland, Kazakhstan, Zambia, Malawi and elsewhere say they would not allow priests to give blessings to same-sex couples and are pushing back against the new policy approved this week by Pope Francis.
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