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catholic priests Germans will be able to bless alliances same-sex couples from 2026from the resolution of the fifth forum Synodal Assemblytitled “Celebration of Blessing for Couples in Love”.
catholic priests Germans will be able to bless alliances same-sex couples from 2026from the resolution of the fifth forum Synodal Assemblytitled “Celebration of Blessing for Couples in Love”.
The Church “recognizes couples related in Lovewho are treated with full I respect And dignity and who is ready to live their own way sexuality in the long run with attention to oneself, to the other and to Social responsibilityand offers them escort“, the ruling says.
The Assembly’s approach assumes that bishops will be able to officiate in their own dioceses. blessings “to couples who love each other” but who have not yet had access to sacramental marriagewhich includes same-sex couples, “based on a reassessment homosexuality How normal version belonging sexuality Human”.
With 176 votes in favor, 14 against, and 12 abstentions, bishops and laity were approved to hold these ceremonies from 2026, as it is still necessary to establish liturgy ceremony and other formal aspects, combined with Bishops’ Conference German and other authorities, reports EFE.
The document emphasized that Germanyno member of the Church performing such ceremonies should expect sanctions disciplinary action on his part. However, if the priest decides not to celebrate the marriage, the couple will turn to a colleague or member of the diocese to help them. find someone bless the holiday
same-sex couples and remarriages often experienced exception And devaluation in our Church. The ability to publicly place your association under God’s blessing is not worth the experience. However, he offers the church chance express gratitude to him Love existing in these relations and values lived and so ask sorry and make reconciliation possible,” the resolution ends.
According to the news cable, homosexual marriages have already been celebrated in many German parishes since uncertainty in ecclesiastical law. However priests who is involved can face sanctions. The regulation of said blessings was part of claims Synodal Assembly, a forum founded in 2019 that also seeks to evaluate the practice celibacyand also open priesthood for women.
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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