https://nytimes.com/world/europe/pope-gay-lesbian-same-sex-bless…
The Vatican said Monday that Pope Francis had allowed priests to bless same-sex couples, his most definitive step yet to make the Roman Catholic Church more welcoming to L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics and more reflective of his vision of a more pastoral, and less rigid, church.
The Vatican had long said it could not bless same-sex couples because it would undermine church doctrine that marriage is only between a man and a woman.
But the new rule made clear that a blessing of a same-sex couple was not the same as a marriage sacrament, a formal ceremonial rite. It also stressed that it was not blessing the relationship, and that, to avoid confusion, blessings should not be imparted during or connected to the ceremony of a civil or same-sex union, or when there are “any clothing, gestures or words that are proper to a wedding.”
@ReferendumYakRepublican4mos4MO
The Pope Francis news is just ridiculous. It will do nothing to satisfy gay couples who want a full Catholic marriage (I just don’t see this ever happening) and is going to cause a faith crisis for many Catholics who take seriously the church’s teachings and commands.
@GrizzledNarwhalGreen4mos4MO
Since most priests are gay - should the Pope allow gay priests to marry ?
@9HP7MDZRepublican4mos4MO
Because people should marry who they want
@GenerousGr4ssrootPatriot4mos4MO
Pope is NOT Christianity
Pope is NOT Christ
Pope is NOT God
@TroubledG3rrymander4mos4MO
This is the reason you have to have an encounter with God yourself, not listen to "church authorities," have a personal relationship with God as Christians
@9HP8FN5Independent4mos4MO
It’s a good thing that people should be tolerant of
@9HP7C6R4mos4MO
I think that although it's wonderful that the Pope has allowed this, it is truly just a stunt to increase church attendance in any way possible.
@9HP6NZV4mos4MO
We're one step closer to equality
@9HPB4TLIndependent4mos4MO
It’s ridiculous. It goes against Christian values.
@9HP6B9P4mos4MO
Fantastic news! Though it's likely only to keep up with the modern times so the church can remain relevant, not likely out of a place of true belief.
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