Cardinal: celebrating gay marriage in church

brussels - The Belgian archbishop Jozef De Kesel thinks that homosexuals in the church can celebrate their marriage or relationship with a special thanksgiving or prayer service. He thinks that a religious marriage for gays is still a bridge too far, according to Belgian media. It is not yet possible to exchange rings or a blessing. That remains reserved for the Christian marriage between husband and wife.

Belgium's highest Catholic clergy said that in a recent conversation with the LGBT community, about which many Belgian newspapers write on Saturday. De Kesel thinks that the Catholic Church should respect homosexuals and lesbians more, also in their sexuality. With this, the progressive cardinal goes further than the official position of Rome, which thinks that gays should not have sex.

De Kesel wants to meet the demand from the LGBT community for a symbolic recognition as a couple. Homosexuals can give an ecclesiastical symbol to their relationship through a 'thanksgiving or a' prayer celebration '.

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