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religion2 years ago

Vatican Clarifies Stance Amidst Episcopal Debate on Same-Sex Blessings

The Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, led by Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, issued a clarification on the reception of the Fiducia Supplicans document, which had faced international backlash over its stance on same-sex blessings. The clarification emphasized the distinction between "liturgical or ritualized" blessings and "spontaneous or pastoral" blessings, stating that the latter should be brief, not ritualized, and not take place in prominent church locations. The press release also addressed the varied global reception and implementation of the directive, acknowledging that in some regions, immediate application may not be feasible due to local contexts and laws against homosexuality. The Vatican maintains that these pastoral blessings do not endorse or approve of same-sex unions, but rather serve as simple expressions of faith.

via National Catholic Register|
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religion2 years ago

"Debating the Church's Stance on Same-Sex Blessings: Doctrine, Dissent, and the LGBTQ Faithful"

The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued a clarification on the document 'Fiducia supplicans,' stating that it does not alter the Catholic Church's doctrine on marriage. The document allows bishops to discern the application of pastoral blessings in their contexts, emphasizing that such blessings for couples in irregular situations are neither liturgical nor ritualized and do not validate or morally legitimize those unions. The statement also distinguishes between liturgical blessings and simple pastoral blessings, the latter being brief, non-ritualistic, and not an endorsement of the couple's lifestyle. The Dicastery encourages a broader understanding of blessings and pastoral care, especially in diverse cultural and legal contexts where homosexuality may be criminalized.

via Vatican News - English|
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