German Catholics Defy Vatican . . . With Blessing Ceremonies For Same-Sex Couples
(CNA) — Priests and pastoral workers in Germany defied the Vatican on May 10 by conducting blessing ceremonies attended by same-sex couples.Organizers held a day of protest in response to the Vatican’s recent declaration that the Church does not have the power to bless same-sex unions.The ceremonies, known as “Segnungsgottesdiensten fur Liebende,” or “blessing services for lovers,” were promoted using the hashtag “#liebegewinnt” (“love wins”). Organizers said that the services were open to all couples, including — and in particular — those of the same sex.CNA Deutsch, CNA’s German-language news partner, reported that ceremonies took place in around 80 cities in Germany as well in Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city.But it said that it was difficult to calculate the precise number…Continue Reading