#BreakingNews 2 Bishops' Conferences, of Malawi and Zambia, in Africa - Ban Blessings of Same-Sex Unions of Any Kind
African Bishops' Conferences ban blessings following Vatican declaration Fiducia Supplicans
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Malawi in Africa has issued a statement Baning Blessings of Same-Sex Unions of Any Kind.
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Malawi in Africa has issued a statement Baning Blessings of Same-Sex Unions of Any Kind.
Bishops in Zambia and Malawi have decided against the implementation of the Vatican declaration on the blessing of “same-sex couples” and couples in other “irregular situations,” according to Fiducia Supplicans, which the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) released on December 18th.
Malawi was the first with nine bishops and archbishops signing a clarification: “We order that blessings of any kind and same-sex unions of any kind are not permitted in Malawi for pastoral reasons.”
Malawi was the first with nine bishops and archbishops signing a clarification: “We order that blessings of any kind and same-sex unions of any kind are not permitted in Malawi for pastoral reasons.”
Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) provided “clarification on the declaration on the pastoral meaning of blessings, Fiducia Supplicans” and explained that they prohibit the practice of such blessings in the southern African nation. “We direct that for pastoral reasons, blessings … for same-sex unions of any kind are not permitted in Malawi,” ECM members said in their united statement.
"In order to avoid confusion among the faithful, we order that blessings of any kind and same-sex partnerships of any kind are not permitted in Malawi for pastoral reasons." The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Malawi (Southeast Africa) informs about this in response to the Vatican declaration “Fiducia Supplicans”. In their “Clarification” of December 19, 2023. “We, your Bishops, do this because we have become aware of erroneous interpretations of this Declaration, which have aroused interest, fear and concern both among Catholics and among those people who are on “We look to the Catholic Church to find moral, spiritual and doctrinal guidance.” The nine signatory archbishops, bishops and auxiliary bishops emphasize that “marriage” in the understanding of the Catholic Church continues to be a permanent, indissoluble and exclusive bond between a man and a woman , which is open to children.
"In order to avoid confusion among the faithful, we order that blessings of any kind and same-sex partnerships of any kind are not permitted in Malawi for pastoral reasons." The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Malawi (Southeast Africa) informs about this in response to the Vatican declaration “Fiducia Supplicans”. In their “Clarification” of December 19, 2023. “We, your Bishops, do this because we have become aware of erroneous interpretations of this Declaration, which have aroused interest, fear and concern both among Catholics and among those people who are on “We look to the Catholic Church to find moral, spiritual and doctrinal guidance.” The nine signatory archbishops, bishops and auxiliary bishops emphasize that “marriage” in the understanding of the Catholic Church continues to be a permanent, indissoluble and exclusive bond between a man and a woman , which is open to children.
Zambia Episcopal Conference. My neighboring country. pic.twitter.com/lJQAeE2oTC
— Fr. Edmond Nyoka (@ednyoka) December 20, 2023
The Episcopal Conference of Malawi statement. pic.twitter.com/oWFIjwq50D
— Fr. Edmond Nyoka (@ednyoka) December 19, 2023
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