Morandi is believed to be behind the March 2021 document that declared the Catholic Church would not bless same-sex unions because God 'cannot bless sin.'
Pope Francis on Monday demoted Archbishop Giacomo Morandi, the No. 2 official in the doctrine office, due to the belief that he is responsible for the controversial document that bars blessings for same-sex couples.
The document outraged the gay community, to which Francis has since made several gestures of outreach, including to the gay Catholic community and its advocates. Morandi was named bishop of the Italian diocese of Reggio Emilia-Guastalla, which is seen as demotion, since he currently has the title of archbishop and will not be going to an archdiocese, but rather a small diocese. The Vatican said, though, that he would retain the title of archbishop"ad personam," meaning the title was granted to him personally.
Pope Francis on Monday demoted Archbishop Giacomo Morandi, the No. 2 official in the doctrine office, due to the belief that he is responsible for the controversial document that bars blessings for same-sex couples. Above, Francis addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St. Peter's Square during his Angelus prayer on January 2, 2022, at the Vatican.
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