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Pope Leo XIV Opposes Formalised Blessings for Same-Sex Couples in Germany

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0400

Pope Leo XIV has spoken against efforts by German bishops to give same-sex blessings a more formal status. As LGBTQ Nation reports , he told journalists after his trip to Africa that the Vatican does not support formalised blessings for same-sex couples and other “irregular” unions beyond what Pope Francis had already allowed.

Cardinal Marx Allows Blessings for Same-Sex Couples in the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0400

On April 21, Cardinal Reinhard Marx, Archbishop of Munich and Freising, officially allowed blessings for same-sex couples in his archdiocese. In a letter to priests and other pastoral workers, he described the guidelines “Segen gibt der Liebe Kraft” as the basis for their pastoral work. The move was reported by DIE ZEIT and evangelisch.de .

Why German Gay Men Vote for the Alternative for Germany

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:10:32 +0700

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) recorded the highest level of support among users of the Romeo dating platform, which is aimed at gay and bisexual men. In a poll conducted from January 24 to February 2, more than 60,000 respondents reported their preferences for the federal election. The AfD received 27.9% of the vote. At a clear distance were the Greens (19.9%), the Christian Democratic Union (17.6%), and the Social Democratic Party of Germany (12.5%).