Pope Francis, Civil Unions, and Same-Sex Marriage: Theological Reflections

This essay examines civil union and same-sex marriage in relation to the Catholic doctrine of heterosexual marriage. It concludes of civil union that it is a civil reality, the concern of civil, not ecclesiastical, authority. It finds in Catholic marriage three bonds between believing spouses, of lo...

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Authors: Lawler, Michael G. 1933- (Author) ; Salzman, Todd A. 1964- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2022
In: Irish theological quarterly
Year: 2022, Volume: 87, Issue: 1, Pages: 3-21
Further subjects:B Homosexuality
B Pope Francis
B same-sex civil unions
B LGBTQ
B sacrament / Sacrament
B Conscience
B Marriage
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