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After approving blessings for same-sex couples, Pope asks Vatican staff to avoid 'rigid ideologies'
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ROME (AP) — Pope Francis urged Vatican bureaucrats Thursday to avoid “rigid ideological positions” that prevent them from understanding today’s reality, an appeal made days after he formally allowed priests to bless same-sex couples in a radical change of Vatican policy.
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A local priest reacts to Pope Francis' approval of blessing same-sex couples
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After approving blessings for same-sex couples, Pope asks Vatican staff to avoid 'rigid ideologies'
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples. The Vatican issued a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God’s
Pope Francis formally approved letting Catholic priests bless same-sex couples, the Vatican announced Monday, a radical shift in policy that aimed at making the church more inclusive while maintaining its strict ban on gay marriage.
Same-sex couples in the Catholic church may now be blessed, so long as they do not mistake the ritual with the sacrament of marriage, the Vatican stated.
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples. The Vatican issued a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God’s
The Vatican says it will allow priests to bless same-sex couples. However, it says, such blessings are not a sign of the Catholic Church's approval and cannot happen as part of a religious ceremony.
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples, with a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God’s love and mercy shouldn’t be subject to “an exhaustive moral analysis” to receive it.
ROME — Pope Francis formally approved letting Catholic priests bless same-sex couples, the Vatican announced Monday, a radical shift in policy that aimed at making the church more inclusive while
ROME — Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples, with a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God’s love a…
A local Priest at the Saint Cecilia Catholic Community Church explains the new development from Pope Francis formally approving priests to bless same-sex couples. He was clear to state that his church is an Ecumenical Catholic church, not Roman Catholic, that has been blessing and marrying same-sex …
NPR's Michel Martin hears from gay couples and a priest about the announcement from the Vatican that priests can now offer blessings to same-sex couples.
The Pope's announcement that same-sex couples can receive blessings isn't nearly as progressive as it seems. And not nearly enough for this lapsed Catholic to consider rejoining the flock.
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis’ authorization for Catholic priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples is in many ways a recognition of what has been going on in some European parishes for years. But Francis’ decision to officially spell out his approval could send a message of tolerance to places wher…
Pope Francis’ authorization for Catholic priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples is in many ways a recognition of what has been going on in some European parishes for years. But LGBTQ+ advocates say Francis’ decision to officially spell out his approval could send a message of tolerance to pl…
Pope Francis on Monday approved letting priests bless same-sex couples, sparking criticism from conservative Catholics and praise from the LGBTQ community.
ROME -- Pope Francis formally approved letting Catholic priests bless same-sex couples, the Vatican announced Monday, a radical shift in policy that aimed at making the church more inclusive while maintaining its strict ban on gay marriage.
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