The New Paper

March 16, 2021

Vatican issues statement on same-sex unions

The Vatican issued a statement yesterday saying that the Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions. The statement (source) comes amid a broader debate within the church about the treatment of same-sex unions, with parishes in some countries (including Germany) beginning to offer blessings for the unions.
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