Cardinal Fridolin Besungu Ambongo of Kinshasa has voiced strong opposition to the Vatican's recent authorization of blessings for same-sex couples, reflecting a broader discontent within the African Church. As a leading figure in the movement against this declaration, Ambongo traveled to Rome to confront Pope Francis directly. He embodies the conservative views prevalent among African clergy, declaring that the Church cannot endorse what he views as a 'sexual deviation.' His stance raises questions about the potential influence of African cardinals in future papal conclaves, despite the complex and varied perspectives within the Vatican.
Ambongo, currently considered a candidate for pope, drafted a letter of protest against the Vatican's declaration on same-sex unions, highlighting Africa's opposition to such advancements.
The Church's endorsement of same-sex blessings contradicts traditional African views on morality, with Ambongo asserting that 'The Church cannot promote a sexual deviation'.
Cardinal Ambongo's visit to Rome was not merely a personal grievance, but a representation of the collective frustration from the African Church toward the Vatican's stance.
The African cardinals' influence at the conclave may not simply lead to conservative outcomes due to complexities and variances in opinions within the Vatican.
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