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flag EU court rules all members must recognize same-sex marriages performed abroad, sparking backlash from Catholic bishops over sovereignty and tradition.

flag The EU's Court of Justice ruled that all member states must recognize same-sex marriages performed in other countries, regardless of domestic laws, prompting concern from Catholic bishops across Europe. flag In a December 9 statement, COMECE president Bishop Mariano Crociata said the decision conflicts with the Church's teaching on marriage as a union between a man and a woman, and warned it undermines national legal sovereignty, especially in countries where marriage is defined by tradition. flag The case involved a Polish couple married in Germany who faced denial of recognition at home. flag With nearly half of EU nations not allowing same-sex unions, bishops urged caution in cross-border family law and cautioned against pressure to change national laws, citing potential legal uncertainty and societal division. flag They also raised concerns about broader implications, including surrogacy and rising anti-European sentiment.

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