Bishops of Burkina Faso, Niger: ‘The Church does not approve of irregular or same-sex unions’
December 22, 2023
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CWN Editor's Note: The bishops of the Muslim-majority nations of Burkina Faso and Niger have appealed to the faithful in their care to “remain calm and firm in the faith” in the wake of the Vatican’s new document on the blessing of same-sex couples.
Acknowledging the “turmoil and diverse interpretations that have followed the publication of this document,” the bishops assured the faithful that “Catholic doctrine on marriage does not change, and the Church does not approve of irregular or same-sex unions.”
Stating that they “do not want to leave you in a state of embarrassment, incomprehension and anxiety,” the bishops pledged to write a “detailed statement” on the document.
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