The church opposes same-sex marriage and is active in political campaigns against it. It also opposes same-sex civil unions and does not bless them, although some priests and bishops have offered blessings for same-sex couples or spoken in favor of priests being able to bless them.NovenaNews: German Bishops’ head: “If a gay couple lives with faithfulness, can’t we say their relationship is blessed by God?” , 14. April 2020
