Same-sex relationships cannot be considered ‘in any way similar or even remotely analogous to God’s plan for marriage and family.
Just days after United States Vice President Joe Biden officiated at a same-sex wedding ceremony, three leading bishops aimed for clarity: such actions counter Catholic teaching and aren’t a faithful witness. Full Article at CatholicNewsAgency.com
MOST REVEREND JOSEPH E. KURTZ, D.D.. ARCHBISHOP OF LOUISVILLE
“When a prominent Catholic politician publicly and voluntarily officiates at a ceremony to solemnize the relationship of two people of the same-sex, confusion arises regarding Catholic teaching on marriage and the corresponding moral obligations of Catholics. What we see is a counter witness, instead of a faithful one founded in the truth,” said an Aug. 5 message on the U.S. bishops’ conference blog.
The statement was signed by Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville, president of the U.S. bishops’ conference; Bishop Richard Malone of Buffalo, who chairs the committee on laity, marriage, family life, and youth; and Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami, who chairs the committee on domestic justice and human development.