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In his interview with EWTN, which will be aired on Sunday, Jan. 21, on ‘Vaticano,’ Cardinal Kurt Koch further discussed the implications of the declaration and how the issue of same-sex blessings has divided the Western churches. Cardinal Koch also indicated that he wrote to Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández in order ‘to have some explanations.’
Orthodox and other Christian leaders have raised concerns to the Vatican about its recent declaration allowing nonliturgical blessings of same-sex couples, according to a top cardinal in charge of ecumenical affairs.
In an exclusive interview with EWTN and in separate comments to the Vatican’s news agency, Cardinal Kurt Koch, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity, revealed that he has received negative reactions to the Dec. 18, 2023, declaration Fiducia Supplicans. Both interviews were conducted in connection with this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which runs Jan. 18-25.
“I have received a long letter from all the Oriental Orthodox churches. They want to have some explanation and clarification about this document,” Cardinal Koch told EWTN.
In his interview with EWTN, which will be aired on Sunday, Jan. 21, on Vaticano, Cardinal Koch further discussed the implications of the Orthodox churches’ reception of Fiducia Supplicans and how the issue of same-sex blessings has divided the Western churches.
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Orthodox and other Christian leaders have raised concerns to the Vatican about its recent declaration allowing nonliturgical blessings of same-sex couples, according to a top cardinal in charge of ecumenical affairs.
In an exclusive interview with EWTN and in separate comments to the Vatican’s news agency, Cardinal Kurt Koch, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity, revealed that he has received negative reactions to the Dec. 18, 2023, declaration Fiducia Supplicans. Both interviews were conducted in connection with this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which runs Jan. 18-25.
“I have received a long letter from all the Oriental Orthodox churches. They want to have some explanation and clarification about this document,” Cardinal Koch told EWTN.
In his interview with EWTN, which will be aired on Sunday, Jan. 21, on Vaticano, Cardinal Koch further discussed the implications of the Orthodox churches’ reception of Fiducia Supplicans and how the issue of same-sex blessings has divided the Western churches.
Continued below.
Vatican Prefect: ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ Draws ‘Some Negative Reactions’ From Christian Leaders
In his interview with EWTN, which will be aired on Sunday, Jan. 21, on ‘Vaticano,’ Cardinal Kurt Koch further discussed the implications of the declaration and how the issue of same-sex blessings has divided the Western churches. Cardinal Koch also indicated that he wrote to Cardinal Víctor...
