A coalition of 90 Catholic clergymen, scholars, and authors jointly penned a letter urging Cardinals and Bishops to oppose Fiducia Supplicans, a Vatican document approved by Pope Francis allowing the blessing of same-sex unions.
The conservatives argue that the doctrine contradicts Scripture and the Church’s tradition, urging immediate withdrawal and intervention by Church leaders.
Fiducia Supplicans has sparked global controversy, receiving support from reformers but facing strong opposition, notably from the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar.
The letter, published by LifeSiteNews.com, emphasizes concerns about priests blessing “objectively sinful” relationships and highlights opposition within the Church’s hierarchy.
Bishop Joseph Strickland and others have expressed resistance, prompting a call for unity against the document’s incorporation into the Church’s life.
Pope Francis addressed a perceived “reactionary attitude” within the U.S. Catholic Church during a private meeting in August 2023.
