Statement of Cardinal Francis Arinze on Gay Blessings in Belgium
«Even if the aim is to be pastorally helpful to homosexual couples, this is an error on the part of the Bishops», says the former Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, given the Liturgy of Blessing for same-sex couples.
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