Rebel priests will bless gay unions despite Vatican veto
GAYLES.TV.- The movement of rebel priests Austrians, which since 2011 demands the modernization of the Catholic Church, will continue to give its blessing to homosexual couples, thus ignoring the recent dictation of the Vatican, which is denied.
El Vatican published a clarifying note on Monday to remember that the Catholic Church he cannot impart his blessing to same-sex unions, after doubts have arisen on this matter in some ecclesiastical settings.
«Members of the Pastors Initiative We are deeply dismayed by the new Roman decree that seeks to prohibit the blessing of same-sex couples. This is a relapse to times that we hoped to have overcome with the Pope Francisco«The Austrian group said in a statement.
Likewise, through a statement, they affirmed that they “they will not reject any couple who love each other and seek God's blessing". "Reality has shown us that homosexual couples can celebrate God's love in the Church just like everyone else.”, They declared. They call themselves "disobedient”In his attitude of rebellion against the Catholic hierarchy.
Therefore, they expressed their intention to collaborate with the rest of the religious orders that defend the union of same-sex couples. It should be noted that this movement, of which 350 priests and deacons are part, has the support of more than 3.000 laity in various countries. It was released in 2011 with a manifesto in which, and “before the rejection of Roma to a reform long overdue”, Declared themselves obliged to follow their own conscience and disobey the mandate of the Vatican.
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