Vatican Gives IDR16.9 Billion For Rocketman But Refuses Same-Sex Marriage, Elton John: Hypocritical

Elton John (Instagram @eltonjohn)

JAKARTA - Musician Elton John criticized the Vatican's actions in rejecting same-sex marriage. Monday, March 15th, John expressed his disappointment via social media by comparing the two stories.

On the left, John includes a screenshot of the news about the Catholic Church not condoning same-sex marriage. On the right, there is a story about the Vatican funding the production of Elton John's biopic entitled Rocketman.

“How can the Vatican not condone same-sex marriage because it is 'sinful' but make a fortune by investing millions in Rocketman, a film celebrating the joys of my marriage to David? #Hypocritical", said John in the caption.

Launching The Guardian today, March 16, the Vatican declared the rejection of same-sex marriage because it is not by teachings. The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) or the Vatican Doctrinal Body issued this statement and signed by Pope Francis.

In this ruling, the Vatican only approves marriage of two opposite sexes and cannot bless same-sex marriages.

It is known that the Vatican spent £ 850 thousand (IDR 16.9 billion) for the biopic of Elton John, Rocketman, which tells the story of John's life, including his sexual preference for the same sex.