The Coptic Orthodox Church has decided to resume theological dialogue with the Catholic Church after a suspension of more than two years, following assurances from Pope Leo XIV to Pope Tawadros II regarding the non-blessing of same-sex couples.
The Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church, meeting in plenary session on Friday, May 22, under the presidency of Pope Tawadros II, announced the decision after receiving clarifications during a telephone conversation between the two leaders on May 15. The Coptic statement explicitly cited “assurances regarding the non-blessing of same-sex couples” given during that call.
