Blessing of Same-Sex Couples Tests Faith of Africa's Catholics. (cover story)
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- ELIGON, JOHN; Matonga, Golden
- Source
- New York Times. 1/8/2024, Vol. 173 Issue 60027, pA1-A6. 2p.
- Subject
- *CATHOLICS
*GAY couples
*FAITH
*METHODIST Church
- Language
- ISSN
- 0362-4331
The article considers the Vatican's declaration allowing the blessing of same-sex couples as a test of faith for Catholics in Africa. It raises concern about a rift between Pope Francis and African clergies and church leaders and highlights the affirmation made by the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference of the distinction between blessing to same-sex couples and same-sex unions. It shows arguments against the pope's declaration and on homosexuality and homophobia in Africa.