Archbishop Philip Anyolo has banned Catholic clergies in Nairobi from blessing same-sex couplesThis comes days after Pope Francis gave the go-ahead to all Catholic priests to bless irregular couples but under certain circumstancesAccording to Anyolo, allowing it goes against the teachings of God, the laws of Kenya and the African and cultural traditions in placeThe Catholic Archbishop of Nairobi, Philip Anyolo, has defied Pope Francis's directive allowing clergies to bless same-sex couples. Archbishop Philip Anyolo has said blessing same-sex couples in Kenya goes against the law and teachings of God. Photo: Archbishop Philip Anyolo. Source: FacebookPope, who is the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, said that priests should be permitted to bless same-sex couples and irregular couples under certain circumstances. How Pope Francis has made historyEarlier in the year, Pope Francis made history as the first Vatican Leader to openly show support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Source: Daily Nation December 24, 2023 17:15 UTC