Summary
The Archdiocese of Corrientes, Argentina, announced it will take appropriate canonical disciplinary measures after celebrating a marriage between two transgender individuals at Our Lady of Pompeii Parish. The ceremony took place on January 28th involving Solange Ayala, an LGBT activist from the city, and another individual who legally changed their gender and name under Argentina’s gender identity law to match their partner’s biological sex. Despite receiving positive responses from parishioners about the openness of Our Lady of Pompeii, the archdiocese denied having given approval for the sacrament. The archdiocese reiterated that Christian marriage requires essential conditions as established by canon law, including competent parties, no canonical impediments, and genuine consent. In a statement, the archdiocese emphasized its commitment to welcoming people while adhering to church doctrine and legal requirements. Parish priest Friar Fernando Luis Gómez supported these positions.
Key Topics
Archdiocese, Argentina, Gender identity law
