Catholic Bishops in Lagos maintain opposition to same-sex marriages despite Pope’s permission In a bold stand against same-sex marriages, the Catholic Bishops of the Lagos Ecclesiastical Province, covering the Lagos Archdiocese, Ijebu Ode, and Abeokuta Dioceses, have reiterated their firm stance. Defying the recent approval from Pope Francis for Catholic priests to bless same-sex unions, the bishops released a communiqué following their January 26 plenary meeting in Lagos. Led by Most Rev Alfred Martins and Most Rev Francis Adesina, chair and secretary, the bishops affirmed their support for the traditional Catholic doctrine...