the novena began in 2013 in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade Photo: Jeffrey Bruno/Aleteia

Homosexual Couples: Catholic Churches in Asia and the Fiducia Supplicans declaration

Mumbai Cardinal Owald Gracias: «Blessing for all is part of our spirituality. The Vatican document affirms an attitude that should be obvious, it does not change the doctrine on marriage as those who misunderstand it claim’. Singapore Cardinal William Goh: «We show mercy but we do not approve of same-sex unions because without truth, love is compromised».