THE Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) says the declaration concerning the blessing of same sex couples issued by Pope Francis is not for implementation in Zambia. The Conference says the declaration should not be understood as an endorsement of same-sex unions, but rather a reflective response to numerous questions about the possibility of imparting a blessing on same-sex couples. The Vatican said in a landmark ruling approved by Pope Francis on Monday that Roman Catholic priests can administer blessings to same-sex couples as long as they are not part of regular Church rituals or liturgies. According to Reuters, a document from the Vatican’s doctrinal office, which effectively reversed a declaration the same body had issued in 2021, said such...