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African Bishops Reject Same-Sex Blessings
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African bishops have rejected the Vatican's permission to bless same-sex couples, citing contradiction to the will of God and African cultural ethos. The bishops' conferences generally prefer not to offer blessings to same-sex couples, citing biblical and cultural reasons.
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How do cultural and religious beliefs influence the acceptance and treatment of same-sex relationships in different regions?
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