Dear friend,
I am not speaking from an official document, but my presumption is that the marriage would not be approved because one of the parties, in effect, is practicing homosexuality (at least the true male who is partnering with another male by outward appearances.) This would be advocating a scandalous relationship and appear to condone homosexual behavior even if it is technically or biologically compatible.
Marriage by the Church's definition is between a man and a woman. Anything that obscures that would be cause for scandal — which is any phenomenon which may lead others into sin.
So in short, Marriage is more than simple biology, it is a sacrament meant to give witness to Christ's love for His Bride, the Church. Man and woman symbolize this Christian love in Marriage, so even the appearance of man and man would be scandalous.
Peace in Christ,
Bob Kirby
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