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German synodal way backs same-sex blessings

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Participants voted overwhelmingly in favor of a document calling on bishops to ‘officially allow blessing ceremonies in their dioceses,’ contradicting a 2021 Vatican declaration.

The synodal way’s plenary assembly in Frankfurt, Germany, on March 10, 2023. © Synodaler Weg/Maximilian von Lachner.

Participants in the synodal way’s final assembly overwhelmingly endorsed a document Friday urging German bishops to permit same-sex blessings officially in their dioceses.

The five-page document, “Blessing ceremonies for couples who love each other,” was passed by 176 votes for, 14 against, and 12 abstentions at its second reading, meaning it was formally adopted as a resolution of the synodal way.

The German bishops supported the text by 38 votes in favor, 9 against, and 11 abstentions.

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German synodal way backs same-sex blessings

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