Catholic leaders organise mass blessing of same-sex unions in protest at Vatican

Catholic leaders in Germany have organised a mass blessing of same-sex couples in open defiance of the Vatican’s ban.

Last month, the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith insisted that God “does not bless sin” when responding to the question of whether Catholic churches can bless same-sex unions.

In response to the ban, LGBT+ Catholics and their allies around the world have expressed their disappointment and anger, as many hoped Pope Francis might move the Catholic church in a more progressive direction.

The group of Catholic leaders in Germany have scheduled the mass blessing of same-sex unions for 10 May, and have titled the event “Love wins, blessing service for lovers”, according to Crux.

The event will see blessings take place across the country, and the group wrote on its website: “Love wins. Love is a blessing. People who love each other are blessed.

“On 10 May, 2021, we invite you to various places in Germany to blessing services.

“We don’t want to exclude anyone. We celebrate the diversity of people’s different life plans and love stories and ask for God’s blessings. Without any secrecy.

“On this page you will find the services that take place and you can register for a service and send us a blessing.”

Source: PinkNews