Pope and gay marriage Vatican approves blessings for same-sex couples in landmark ruling for LGBTQ CatholicsRoman Catholic priests will be able to bless same-sex couples, as long as the blessings are not part of regular Church rituals or liturgies, under a landmark ruling approved by Pope Francis. Key points:The Catholic Church teaches that same-sex attraction is not sinful but homosexual acts areThe church previously barred same-sex couples from receiving blessings in a ruling, saying God x27;cannot bless sinx27;The Vatican now says priests should decide whether to bless same-sex couples on a case-by-case basisA document from the Vaticanx27;s doctrinal office, which effectively reversed a declaration the same body had issued in , said such blessings would not legitimise quot;irregular situationsquot; but be a sign that God welcomes all.
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Does the pope agree with gay marriage Pope Francis allows blessings for same-sex couples under certain conditionsThe Vatican has approved a landmark ruling to allow Roman Catholic priests to administer blessings to same-sex couples as long as they are not part of regular Church rituals or liturgies, nor given in contexts related to civil unions or weddings. A document from the Vaticans doctrinal office approved by Pope Francis on Monday said such blessings would not legitimise irregular situations but be a sign that God welcomes all.
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