Transvestites “Wedding” Will Be Declared Null - Archbishop

The “marriage” of two transvestites at a church in Pompeya, Argentina, has no effect and will be annulled by decree, Archbishop José Adolfo Larregaín of Corrientes told CruxNow.com on February 17.

Such a “marriage” is null ipso facto because it does not comply with the requirements of matter and form necessary for a valid sacrament, Archbishop Larregaín said:"That happens automatically, but a formal decree is issued."

Safeguarding Sacraments

The archbishop emphasized that welcoming "everyone" in the Church, including transvestites, does not mean that sacraments may be administered when essential conditions are not met:

“It is important to take into account Pope Francis’s declaration Fiducia Supplicans - regarding blessings and the need to avoid confusion with the rite of marriage,” he said.

The “Wedding”

Transvestite Solange Ayala (male, dressed femal), and Isaías Díaz Núñez (female, dressed male) were married on January 28 at Our Lady of Pompeii Parish.

The ceremony was presided over by Father Fernando Luis Gómez, who reportedly consulted the archbishop beforehand and found no canonical impediment based on biological sex.

However, after news of the ceremony became public, the archdiocese opened an investigation.

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