Pope Francis proclaimed Roman Catholic domain can bestow blessings upon same-sex couples, provided such blessings remain extraneous to customary Church ceremonies
In a groundbreaking decree sanctioned by Pope Francis, the Vatican proclaimed on Monday that priests within the Roman Catholic domain can bestow blessings upon same-sex couples, provided such blessings remain extraneous to customary Church ceremonies or liturgical proceedings.
A directive from the Vatican’s doctrinal office stipulated that such benedictions would not endorse anomalous circumstances but rather serve as an indication that the benevolence of God extends to all.
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The document further asserted that clergy members should exercise discretion on a case-by-case basis. It emphasized that priests “ought not to impede or proscribe the Church’s proximity to individuals in every circumstance where they may earnestly seek divine assistance through a modest invocation.”