German bishops face possible Vatican intervention over same-sex blessings
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Updated · ewtnnews.com · May 6
German bishops face possible Vatican intervention over same-sex blessings
14 articles · Updated · ewtnnews.com · May 6
In Rome, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said sanctions were premature, after several German dioceses formalised blessings and a 2024 doctrinal letter banning the practice was made public.
He said the Holy See hoped to avoid penalties and resolve the dispute peacefully, while Pope Leo XIV has already said Rome opposes formalised blessings beyond Fiducia Supplicans allowances.
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