A survey conducted by P4 Uppland and P4 Gotland has revealed that nine out of thirteen bishops in the Church of Sweden accept priests who refuse to perform same-sex marriages. The findings, reported by multiple Swedish media outlets, show that only four bishops require priests to conduct same-sex weddings. This comes despite a 2022 joint statement signed by all bishops stating that "all our common vision" is for all priests to voluntarily marry all couples regardless of gender.
Bishop Mikael Mogren of Västerås, one of the four requiring same-sex marriages, told P4 Uppland: "It's nice to be in a place where it's clear. " The issue of same-sex marriages continues to be debated within the Church of Sweden, with the majority of bishops showing flexibility toward priests who object to performing such ceremonies.
It's nice to be in a place where it's clear. This is a clear diocese.
a generous attitude that includes all sides of the church