A collective of 90 Catholic clergymen, scholars, and authors has issued a joint letter addressed to all Cardinals and Bishops of the Catholic Church, urging them to oppose a recent Vatican document approved by Pope Francis. The document, named Fiducia Supplicans, permits priests to bless same-sex unions—an unprecedented move that has ignited controversy within the conservative catholic churches. In their letter, the Catholic conservatives argue that Fiducia Supplicans would allow the blessing of what they deem "objectively sinful" relationships. They call upon cardinals and bishops to take immediate action, urging them to forbid the application of the document and to request the Pope to withdraw Fiducia Supplicans. They say this document contradicts both Scripture and the universal Tradition of the Church. The letter is also accompanied by a public petition with over 21,000 signatories. Signatories of the letter include prominent figures such as Gil Bailie from the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars, Dr. Regis Martin, a theology professor at Franciscan University Steubenville, and Rev. Robert Sirico, president of the Catholic St. John Henry Newman Institute in Michigan. Fiducia Supplicans allows the blessing of couples, including same-sex unions. This decision has divided opinions, earning praise from reformers and sparking fury from conservatives. However, the Pope stands by his decision. He had raised concerns about America being fundamentally backward, drawing parallels to a critical moment in 1859 when the issue of slavery led to a division and subsequent Civil War. He suggests that a comparable moment may be unfolding in the world's largest church over LGBTQ+ issues. This commentary underscores the gravity of the LGBTQ+ debate within the church. #Queer Up Religion