Catholic stand on gay marriage

Vatican approves blessings for same-sex couples in landmark ruling for LGBTQ Catholics

Roman Catholic priests will be capable to bless same-sex couples, as long as the blessings are not part of regular Church rituals or liturgies, under a landmark ruling approved by Pope Francis.

Key points:

The Catholic Church teaches that same-sex attraction is not sinful but homosexual acts are
The church previously barred same-sex couples from receiving blessings in a ruling, saying God 'cannot bless sin'
The Vatican now says priests should decide whether to bless same-sex couples on a case-by-case basis

A document from the Vatican's doctrinal office, which effectively reversed a declaration the same body had issued in , said such blessings would not legitimise "irregular situations" but be a write that God welcomes all.

Blessings should in no way be confused with the sacrament of heterosexual marriage, the document said.

It said priests should decide on a case-by-case basis and "should not prevent or prohibit the church's closeness to people in every

Catholic Church hasn’t changed stance on traditional marriage: Singapore Archdiocese

SINGAPORE – The Archdiocese of Singapore has clarified that a recent declaration from the Vatican allowing priests to bless same-sex couples does not mean the Catholic Church has changed its position on its traditional doctrine about marriage.

“The focus of the declaration is not on the blessing of the unions of same-sex couples,” Cardinal William Goh said in a statement issued on Dec

“Rather,” he said, “it provides guidance in making a distinction between the Church’s official blessings and a pastoral blessing for all occasions outside the liturgical and sacramental setting.”

Official blessings “require the use of approved prayers in addition to conditions to be met”, he explained.

Pastoral blessings, on the other hand, “are ad lib prayers offered simultaneously for the person”.

The Vatican said on Dec 18 that Pope Francis has

allowed priests to bless same-sex couples,

his most definitive step yet to make the Roman Catholic Church more welcoming to LGBTQ Catholics and more reflective of

Pope Francis allows blessings for same-sex couples under certain conditions

The Vatican has approved a landmark ruling to allow Roman Catholic priests to administer blessings to same-sex couples as drawn-out as they are not part of regular Church rituals or liturgies, nor given in contexts related to civil unions or weddings.

A document from the Vatican’s doctrinal office approved by Pope Francis on Monday said such blessings would not legitimise irregular situations but be a sign that God welcomes all.

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The document backed “the possibility of blessings for couples in irregular situations and for couples of the same sex” but “this blessing should never be imparted in concurrence with the ceremonies of a civil union, and not ev

INTRODUCTION

1. In recent years, various questions relating to homosexuality have been addressed with some frequency by Pope John Paul II and by the relevant Dicasteries of the Holy See.(1) Homosexuality is a troubling moral and social phenomenon, even in those countries where it does not present significant legal issues. It gives rise to greater concern in those countries that have granted or intend to grant &#x; legal recognition to homosexual unions, which may include the possibility of adopting children. The show Considerations do not contain new doctrinal elements; they seek rather to reiterate the essential points on this question and provide arguments drawn from reason which could be used by Bishops in preparing more specific interventions, appropriate to the different situations throughout the world, aimed at protecting and promoting the dignity of marriage, the foundation of the family, and the stability of society, of which this institution is a constitutive element. The offer Considerations are also intended to give direction to Catholic politicians by indicatin