The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith on May 4 published a 2024 letter criticizing a German bishops’ conference proposal for a ritual of blessing for couples in irregular unions, saying it contradicts Fiducia supplicans.
DDF publishes 2024 criticism of German bishops’ guide for blessing irregular unions
The letter's publication comes after several prominent German church officials defended the handbook, despite criticism from Pope Leo.
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