In Brazil , priests officiate marriages and civil unions , including same - sex ones . Notaries had refused to perform such marriages and civil union ceremonies , citing violation of law . `` Our society goes through many changes , and the National Council of Justice can not be indifferent to them , '' he said . Council of Justice , says resolution reflects changes in society .
In Brazil , priests officiate marriages and civil unions , including same - sex ones . Notaries had refused to perform such marriages and civil union ceremonies , citing violation of law . Council of Justice , says resolution reflects changes in society .