Pope Francis explains Church stance on not blessing same-sex unions: 'That is not the sacrament' Pope Francis corrected a question from "60 Minutes" in a rare interview, saying the Church did not ...

The initial two chapters provide the core of the book's argument and explore same-sex marriage as a sacrament, first between the partners themselves, and then between the couple and the rest of ...

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

Pope suggests blessings for same-sex unions possible, but not to be confused with sacrament of marriage by JESSICA A. BOTELHO | The National Desk Mon, October 2nd 2023 at 6:14 PM ...

Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples, with a new document released Monday explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking ...

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Pope Francis, in one of his final forewords, urged young couples to embrace thorough marriage preparation and commit themselves to enduring love.

In the foreword, Francis articulates the church’s position on marriage: that it is a priority, one of sacred importance, and is only between a man and a woman. He breaks no new doctrinal ground.

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.

World News Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples if they don’t resemble marriage The new document stressed that people in “irregular” unions — gay or straight — are in a state of ...

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.

Third-century Roman priest Valentinus was brutally beaten and beheaded after marrying couples in defiance of Emperor Claudius II's ban on the sacrament of marriage on this day in history, Feb. 14 ...