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Despite the group’s explicit support for women’s ordination and blessings for same-sex relationships, Finch asserted that the group is in “good standing” with the Church.
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — An organization based in Pittsburgh has called on Bishop David Zubik to reject a March note from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith regarding blessings for same-sex couples, and has asked him to offer blessings to those who identify as LGBT.
The Association of Pittsburgh Priests, a group composed of “ordained and non-ordained women and men,” released a statement on the matter June 14.
“Our Catholic faith and tradition compel us to respect and honor the faith journeys of LGBTQ people,” the group, which claims some 300 members, wrote.
“We know that those who enter into committed relationships do so out of love which is divinely inspired and supported.”
In March, the CDF clarified that the Catholic Church does not have the power to bless same-sex unions.
In answer to the question: “does the Church have the power to give the blessing to unions of persons of the same sex,” the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith responded, “negative.”
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Pittsburgh Group Calls for Same-Sex Blessings
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — An organization based in Pittsburgh has called on Bishop David Zubik to reject a March note from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith regarding blessings for same-sex couples, and has asked him to offer blessings to those who identify as LGBT.
The Association of Pittsburgh Priests, a group composed of “ordained and non-ordained women and men,” released a statement on the matter June 14.
“Our Catholic faith and tradition compel us to respect and honor the faith journeys of LGBTQ people,” the group, which claims some 300 members, wrote.
“We know that those who enter into committed relationships do so out of love which is divinely inspired and supported.”
In March, the CDF clarified that the Catholic Church does not have the power to bless same-sex unions.
In answer to the question: “does the Church have the power to give the blessing to unions of persons of the same sex,” the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith responded, “negative.”
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Pittsburgh Group Calls for Same-Sex Blessings
How do you bless something that God calls abomination?
