"Marx is calling on priests and full-time staff in the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising to implement his ‘blessing’ guidelines for homosexuals, gender-confused people, and the divorced and ‘remarried.’ " FULL STORY at above link.
"Cardinal Reinhard Marx, the Archbishop of Munich and Freising, has issued a formal directive instructing every priest and full-time pastoral worker in his archdiocese to facilitate blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples. Priests who refuse are not protected. They are required to refer such couples to a dean or another member of staff. Compliance is not optional."
Starting June 2026, training sessions on how to conduct these blessing “celebrations” will roll out across all archdiocesan offices. A revised book of blessings, the Benediktionale, is also being prepared for German-speaking regions, with specific blessing formulas for same-sex couples included. Marx has described the handout as “the basis of pastoral care.” FULL STORY at above link.
"Pope Leo’s comments were in response to attempts made by German Cardinal Reinhard Marx to formalize blessings of same-sex couples in his diocese."
“The Holy See has made it clear that we do not agree with the formal blessing of couples—in this case, same-sex couples, as you requested—or of couples in irregular situations, beyond what Pope Francis has specifically permitted by saying that all people should receive the blessing,” he said." FULL STORY at above link.
"Pope Leo affirmed the position outlined in Fiducia Supplicans of informal ‘blessings’ for those in homosexual unions while opposing a ‘formalized blessing,’ as proposed by German Cardinal Marx." FULL STORY at above link.