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Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples in a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy.

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In that preliminary response, Francis suggested such blessings could be offered under some circumstances if they didn’t confuse the ritual with the sacrament of marriage.

In that preliminary response, Francis suggested such blessings could be offered under some circumstances if they didn’t confuse the ritual with the sacrament of marriage.