Vatican Refuses To Recognize Same-Sex Marriage: ‘God Cannot Bless Sin’
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith at the Vatican formally barred Catholic clergy from officiating same-sex marriages on Monday. The measure was signed by Pope Francis. The note from the Vatican covers its condemnation of same-sex couples with Biblical legalese. Luis F. Card. Ladaria, S.I. and Giacomo Morandi wrote, “Consequently, in order to conform with the nature of sacramentals, when a blessing is invoked on particular human relationships, in addition to the right intention of those who participate, it is necessary that what is blessed be objectively and positively ordered to r...