https://en.sputniknews.africa/20240112/african-bishops-reject-pope-franciss-request-for-lgbt-benediction-1064584476.html
African Bishops Reject Pope Francis's Request for LGBT Benediction
African Bishops Reject Pope Francis's Request for LGBT Benediction
Sputnik Africa
In December, the Catholic Church announced that priests are now allowed to bless "irregular" and same-sex couples in some situations. This move has been... 12.01.2024, Sputnik Africa
2024-01-12T11:54+0100
2024-01-12T11:54+0100
2024-08-30T09:47+0200
pope francis
catholic church
anti-lgbt
sub-saharan africa
vatican
european union (eu)
uganda
east africa
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e8/01/0c/1064584664_0:97:3038:1805_1920x0_80_0_0_00fde6138c1e6f52b5beb0b57a1de259.jpg
Bishops of the African Catholic Church believe that the Vatican's recent endorsement of blessings for same-sex couples falls foul of "the cultural ethos of African communities" and is therefore inappropriate on the continent, Symposium of the Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) said on Thursday.Furthermore, the symposium reminded that the Church has consistently conveyed the teaching that homosexual acts are "intrinsically disordered" and "contrary to natural law."SECAM, however, expressed "unwavering communion with Pope Francis," emphasizing the autonomy of every Bishop within their own Diocese.Earlier in January, the Vatican reportedly attempted to clarify the December document by denying that it deviated from doctrine and imploring "prudence" in some countries.The Dicastery issued the clarification for the Doctrine of the Faith in response to a censure lodged by some bishops, primarily in Africa.According to the original document, priests were authorized to bless same-sex couples, divorcees, or unmarried couples solely in "non-ritualized" contexts and under no circumstances in connection with weddings or civil unions.Some African countries got sanctioned for their rejection of LGBT* propaganda imposed by Western countries. Thus, recently, the EU has reportedly threatened 35 African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries, stating that they may face economic consequences, unless they sign the EU-ACP collaboration agreement by January 1, 2024, which includes LGBT requirements such as same-sex marriage.Moreover, the US has imposed several rounds of visa restrictions on Ugandan officials involved in enforcing the country's new anti-gay law, which has been heavily criticized by the West. The government of Uganda condemned the punitive measures, accusing the United States of pushing its "LGBT agenda" in Africa.*The "LGBT movement" is classified as extremist by the Russian authorities and is banned in Russia.
https://en.sputniknews.africa/20240110/exporting-policies-ngo-chief-on-eus-imposition-of-lgbt-values-in-acp-trade-agreement-1064552707.html
vatican
uganda
east africa
Sputnik Africa
feedback@sputniknews.com
+74956456601
MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“
2024
Christina Glazkova
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e7/0b/07/1063380906_0:0:673:674_100x100_80_0_0_79628b4d0cd9f29291a57aa13bbf9e7a.jpg
Christina Glazkova
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e7/0b/07/1063380906_0:0:673:674_100x100_80_0_0_79628b4d0cd9f29291a57aa13bbf9e7a.jpg
News
en_EN
Sputnik Africa
feedback@sputniknews.com
+74956456601
MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“
Sputnik Africa
feedback@sputniknews.com
+74956456601
MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“
Christina Glazkova
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e7/0b/07/1063380906_0:0:673:674_100x100_80_0_0_79628b4d0cd9f29291a57aa13bbf9e7a.jpg
pope francis, catholic church, anti-lgbt, vatican, european union (eu), uganda, east africa
pope francis, catholic church, anti-lgbt, vatican, european union (eu), uganda, east africa
African Bishops Reject Pope Francis's Request for LGBT Benediction
11:54 12.01.2024 (Updated: 09:47 30.08.2024) Christina Glazkova
Writer / Editor
In December, the Catholic Church announced that priests are now allowed to bless "irregular" and same-sex couples in some situations. This move has been perceived by conservatives as a deviation from the Church's stance against gay marriage and homosexuality.
Bishops of the African Catholic Church believe that the Vatican's recent endorsement of blessings for same-sex couples falls foul of "the
cultural ethos of African communities" and is therefore
inappropriate on the continent, Symposium of the Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) said on Thursday.
"The Church’s doctrine on Christian marriage and sexuality remains unchanged. For this reason, we, the African Bishops, do not consider it appropriate for Africa to bless homosexual unions or same-sex couples," SECAM stated.
Furthermore, the symposium reminded that the
Church has consistently conveyed the teaching that homosexual acts are "intrinsically disordered" and "contrary to natural law."
SECAM, however, expressed "unwavering communion with
Pope Francis," emphasizing the autonomy of every Bishop within their own Diocese.
Earlier in January, the Vatican reportedly attempted to clarify the December document by denying that it deviated from doctrine and imploring "prudence" in some countries.
The Dicastery issued the clarification for the Doctrine of the Faith in response to a censure lodged by some bishops, primarily in Africa.
According to the original document, priests were authorized to bless same-sex couples, divorcees, or unmarried couples solely in "non-ritualized" contexts and under no circumstances in connection with weddings or civil unions.
Some African countries got sanctioned for their rejection of LGBT* propaganda imposed by Western countries. Thus, recently, the EU has reportedly threatened 35 African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries, stating that they may face economic consequences, unless they sign the EU-ACP collaboration agreement by January 1, 2024, which includes LGBT requirements such as same-sex marriage.
Moreover, the US has imposed several rounds of visa restrictions on
Ugandan officials involved in enforcing the country's new anti-gay law, which has been heavily criticized by the West. The government of Uganda condemned the punitive measures, accusing the United States of pushing its "LGBT agenda" in Africa.
*The "LGBT movement" is classified as extremist by the Russian authorities and is banned in Russia.
