"The Vatican’s decision to publish a synod study group’s report that includes testimonies of two men in same-sex “marriages” who claim to have been wounded by the church’s teaching that homosexuality is “contrary to the natural law” is drawing outrage among faithful Catholics."
"In order to bolster their suggestion that the teachings of the Church be less “rigid,” the group brought in witnesses — two men, both proud to be in same-sex unions and both arguing that the church’s teachings about marriage and sexuality have hurt them. The report’s authors cite the testimony of one witness, claiming his account “bears witness to the discovery that sin, at its root, does not consist in the (same-sex) couple relationship, but in a lack of faith in a God who desires our fulfilment.”
"The statement suggests that choosing a same-sex union is not sinful itself, but doubting that God wants us to be fulfilled is."
"In the end, the study group’s theme is that current Catholic teaching is “controversial,” “rigid,” and hurtful, while “emerging” toward an acceptance of same-sex unions suggests openness to “the diverse situations of life,” and enabling one to enjoy “a living encounter” with Jesus." FULL STORY at above link.
"The report explained the study group included testimonies from those living a homosexual lifestyle who claim to have been wounded by the church's teaching that homosexuality is "contrary to the natural law.""The group had been assigned to examine "controversial" issues in the church, but then decided to frame homosexuality as "emerging."5/20/2026 "Cardinal Mario Grech, secretary general of the Synod of Bishops, recently praised the heterodox German “Synodal Way” as inspired by the “Holy Spirit.”"Catholic teaching states marriage is between a man and a woman, but the study group insisted Catholics "can talk about same-sex 'marriage' in a way that is equal to marriage between a man and a woman," the report said."
"The report calls for an "encounter" with Jesus "in relation to the diverse situations of life and the many cultural contexts."
"It also cites the testimony of a homosexual witness who insisted his claim "bears witness to the discovery that sin, at its root, does not consist in the (same-sex) couple relationship, but in a lack of faith in a God who desires our fulfilment."
"The report suggests that choosing a same-sex lifestyle is not sinful itself." FULL STORY at above link."The document also notably insists on acceptance of the final reports of the Synod study groups, which include the now-infamous, pro-LGBT report of Synod Study Group 9. That text, which falsely suggested that homosexual activity is not sinful and included testimony from friends of LGBT activist priest Fr. James Martin, has prompted intense criticism from cardinals, theologians, and other Catholic figures." FULL STORY at above link.Cardinal Grech claims heterodox German 'Synodal Way' was inspired by the ‘Holy Spirit’ - LifeSite
This is an enormously problematic claim from Grech, because it suggests that the Holy Spirit inspired the heretical proposals of the German “Synodal Path,” including changing Church teaching on homosexuality and “women’s ordination.” At one of the Synodal Way’s assemblies, a large majority voted to approve a text that said that homosexual acts are “not a sin that separates from God.” FULL STORY at above link.