Catholic bishops: No, the Pope did not approve same-sex unions
Archbishop Martin Kivuva leads a press briefing by the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops at St Mary’s Pastoral Centre in Nakuru on November 10. The bishops have maintained their stance against same-sex marriages adding that the statement by Pope Francis does not in any way condone such unions.
According to the bishops, the understanding within the Catholic Church is that marriage is considered a sacrament and is specifically defined as "an indissoluble union between a man and a woman for life".
Kenya's Catholic bishops have maintained their stance against same-sex marriages, clarifying that this week's statement by Pope Francis does not in any way condone such unions.
In a statement, the chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), Archbishop Martin Kivuva, addressed the confusion surrounding the 'Fiducia Supplicans' document released on December 18, which raised questions about the Church's position on gay marriages.
