opinion
NOT ACCEPTED, NOT UNDERSTOOD
The pope’s willingness to allow priests to bless same-sex unions has sparked upheaval and rebellion among Catholic religious leaders in Africa.
Daniel Anthony is a Nigerian writer living in Lagos, Nigeria, who writes on queer issues, trendy topics, the intersection of Gen Z and beauty while looking for ways to be fulfilled. His works have appeared in Metro U.K., Xtra magazine, The Guardian and News Au.
The pope’s willingness to allow priests to bless same-sex unions has sparked upheaval and rebellion among Catholic religious leaders in Africa.
Uganda’s draconian bill has set a dangerous precedent, with Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, and South Sudan adopting similar policies—and intensifying existing homophobic sentiments.