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.”
@ReferendumYakRepublican5mos5MO
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.
@GrizzledNarwhalGreen5mos5MO
Since most priests are gay - should the Pope allow gay priests to marry ?
@9HP7MDZRepublican5mos5MO
Because people should marry who they want
@GenerousGr4ssrootPatriot5mos5MO
Pope is NOT Christianity
Pope is NOT Christ
Pope is NOT God
@TroubledG3rrymander5mos5MO
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
@9HP8FN5Independent5mos5MO
It’s a good thing that people should be tolerant of
@9HP7C6R5mos5MO
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.
@9HP6NZV5mos5MO
We're one step closer to equality
@MikeRepublican 2 days2D
Beast antichrist demon = pope fracis roman catholic church John 10:33 blasphemous names is saying you have the power to forgive sins revelation 13:1 and I saw a wild beast desending from the sea with blasphemous names all over the head of it Revelation 17:9 and this beast sitteth on seven hills whitch are the seven heads and ten horns revelation 17:18 and the woman gave power to the whole world matthew 23:9 and you shalt not call any man upon the earth father for your father is in heaven.
@9HPB4TLIndependent5mos5MO
It’s ridiculous. It goes against Christian values.
@9HP6B9P5mos5MO
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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