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.
Vatican City, Dec 19 (EFE).- The Vatican’s groundbreaking decision to allow priests to bless same-sex couples without validating their marriage has sparked mixed responses from rights advocates, with some calling it a positive step forward but others considering it insufficient. A Vatican document approved by Pope Francis said it should be possible for Roman Catholic …
ROME (AP) Pope Francis formally approved letting Catholic priests bless same-sex couples, the Vatican announced Monday, a radical shift in policy that aimed