Published 4 months ago

Vatican approves blessings for same-sex couples in landmark ruling

The Vatican clarifies that blessings do not impact its definition of marriage.
Pastoral blessings for couples in irregular situations are proposed, but not for unions.
The Vatican emphasizes that these blessings do not endorse same-sex couples, aiming to clarify their purpose.

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BBC News

Pope says Roman Catholic priests can bless same-sex couples

Announcing the change, the Vatican emphasised that it continues to view marriage as between a man and a woman.

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Vatican: same-sex couples ruling is not endorsement of homosexuality

New practice does not endorse homosexuality but is not heretical, Catholic church says amid opposition from some bishops

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Pope Francis approves blessings for same-sex couples if the rituals don't resemble marriage

Vatican approves priests to bless same-sex couples, emphasizing God's love & mercy should not be denied to those seeking it.

4 months ago·India

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CTV News

Africa's Catholic hierarchy refuses same-sex blessings, says such unions are contrary to God's will

In the greatest rebuke yet to Pope Francis, the Catholic bishops of Africa and Madagascar issued a unified statement Thursday refusing to follow his declaration allowing priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples and asserting that such unions are "contrary to the will of God."

4 months ago·Canada

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The Independent

After approving blessings for same-sex couples, Pope asks Vatican staff to avoid 'rigid ideologies'

Pope Francis has urged Vatican bureaucrats to avoid “rigid ideological positions” that prevent them from understanding today’s reality

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Vatican approves blessings for same-sex couples in landmark ruling

The Vatican said on Monday in a landmark ruling approved by Pope Francis that Roman Catholic priests can administer blessings to same-sex couples as long as they are not part of regular Church rituals or liturgies. A document from the Vatican's doctrinal office, which effectively reversed a declaration the same body had issued in 2021, said such blessings would not legitimise irregular situations but be a sign that God welcomes all.

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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