Tag: Same Sex Marriage
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Church of Nigeria condemns England’s approval of same-sex marriage liturgy
The Church of Nigeria has condemned the recent approval of the “Living in Love and Faith Liturgy” by the General Synod of the Church of England. The decision, taken on 8 July 2024 in York, authorises blessings for same-sex couples and allows clergy to enter into same-sex marriages, a move seen by the Church of…
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Thailand becomes first Southeast Asia to approve same-s3x marriage
Thailand has become the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage following a historic parliamentary vote, TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports. The Senate upper house pulled a total vote of 130, four against, and 18 abstentions, to amend the marriage law enabling same-sex couples to marry. King Maha Vajiralongkorn will receive the bill for royal approval,…
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With time same sex marriage will be accepted by everyone – Pope
Pope Francis has expressed confidence that those who criticise his decision to allow blessings for same-sex couples will come to understand it over time, except for Africans, whom he referred to as a “special case.” Reuters reports that Pope Francis stated that Africans perceive homosexuality nega
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(VIDEO)Breaking! Finally, Pope forbids priests from approving same-5ex marriage
Apparently peeved by stories making the round that the Vatican has approved same-5ex marriage, Pope Francis has signed a decree barring Catholic priests from approving same-sex marriage. Watch: View this post on Instagram A post shared by TheNewsGuru.com | TNG (@thenewsgurung)
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Methodist Church Nigeria part ways with British counterpart for endorsing same-sex marriage
The Methodist Church Nigeria (MCN) on Friday passed a vote of no confidence on its British counterpart, over the latter’s approval of same-sex marriage. The Nigeria variant of the church said this in a statement by its Director, Media and Public Relations, Rev. Oladapo Daramola, in Lagos. Daramola said that the Church expressed its displeasure…
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CAN praises Pope Francis for rejecting same-sex marriage
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Tuesday praised Pope Francis for rejecting same-sex marriage and standing by the Bible, which it described as superior to any civilisation. In a statement issued in Abuja by its General Secretary, Mr Joseph Daramola, CAN said that the pope’s decision was godly and timely. “ We agree with…
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Benue Assembly outlaws same-sex marriage
The Benue House of Assembly on Wednesday passed a Bill to prohibit marriage contract between persons of the same sex in the state, the News Agency of Nigeria reported. Cited as Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Law, 2018, the bill was passed at plenary after a clause by clause consideration by the Committee of the whole presided…
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Benue Assembly outlaws same sex marriage
The Benue House of Assembly on Wednesday passed a Bill to prohibit marriage contract between persons of same sex in the state. Cited as Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Law, 2018, the bill was passed at plenary after a clause by clause consideration by the Committee of the whole presided by the Speaker, Mr Terkimbi Ikyange.…
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Ignore Theresa May’s advice on legalisation of same-sex marriage, CAN tells Buhari
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Sunday advised the federal government to disregard the counsel of British Prime Minister, Theresa May, on same sex marriage. The advice is contained in a statement issued by Adebayo Oladeji, the Special Assistant on Media and Communications to the CAN President, Olasupo Ayokunle, in Abuja. Recall that Ms…
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Theresa May urges Buhari to allow same-sex marriages in Nigeria
British Prime Minister, Theresa May, has called for same-sex marriages in Nigeria and all other Commonwealth Nations. The Prime Minister said this on Tuesday while speaking at the first joint forum at Commonwealth Head of Government Meetings in Westminster. According to her, there should be no laws criminalising same-sex relationships across the Commonwealth. May said…