Cardinal John Onyekan, Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, asserted that the Catholic Church maintains its doctrine on same-sex marriage, clarifying that the document approved by Pope Francis, which allows blessings for same-sex couples, has been misunderstood....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
In an interview with the BBC, Onyekan addressed the Vatican recent release, stating that priests can bless same-sex and irregular couples in specific situations.
Despite interpretations suggesting a significant shift in the Catholic Church’s stance on same-sex marriage, Onyekan emphasized that, contrary to external pressures, the Church’s position remains unchanged, firmly opposing same-sex marriage.
He remarked, “Pope Francis hasn’t changed anything about that.
He did not change the church’s teaching on same-sex marriage.
“In fact, this document says that you cannot bless homosexual couples in front of them, and you cannot bless them as a couple.”…CONTINUE READING>>
