Roman Catholic Rebellion? German Dioceses Reject Pope’s Same-sex Blessing Guide
Several Catholic dioceses in Germany are opposing national guidelines that promote blessing same-sex couples, citing a conflict with Vatican doctrine, according to the Catholic Herald.
On August 5, the dioceses of Augsburg, Eichstätt, Passau, and Regensburg followed Cologne’s lead in rejecting the Segen spendet Liebe Kraft (Blessing gives strength to love) resource, which was produced by the German Bishops’ Conference (DBK) and the Central Committee of German Catholics (ZdK) and endorses blessings for same-sex and “irregular” couples.
While the dioceses are not opposed to the blessing itself, which is a problem and demonstrates a streak of compromise, (see our post Prominent Affirming Priest Blesses Same-Sex Couple with Support of Vatican) they are against the German resource, which advocates for “blessing ceremonies” that incorporate readings, music, and processions. The document reads in part:
The blessing requires joint reflection that incorporates the couple’s wishes and concerns regarding the framework and appropriate design in a theologically meaningful way. The greater spontaneity and freedom of these blessings should be combined with careful preparation.
The manner of leading the blessing, the location, the overall aesthetic, including music and singing, should reflect the appreciation of the people requesting the blessing, their relationship, and their faith.
Through words from Holy Scripture, the connection between God’s saving action and the blessing is made clear. Situationally appropriate biblical texts should therefore be recited and, if necessary, interpreted within the framework of the blessing.*
These dioceses contend that the guidelines clash with the Vatican’s 2023 Fiducia Supplicans declaration, which allows only “brief, spontaneous” blessings and prohibits structured or ritualized ceremonies.
*This text was translated by Grok AI, with text confirmed by Google Translate .
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