Pope Francis ... same-sex couples, the Vatican announced Monday, a radical shift in policy that aimed at making the church more inclusive while maintaining its strict ban on gay marriage.

The cape of Pope Francis ... unions — gay or straight — are in a state of sin. But it said that shouldn't deprive them of God's love or mercy. "Thus, when people ask for a blessing, an ...

Pope Francis has ... Church bless same-sex couples. Responding to a group of cardinals who asked him for clarity on the issue, he said any request for a blessing should be treated with "pastoral ...

reassessing its social dogma towards the LGBTQ+ community in revolutionary policy change Pope Francis has now formally approved the blessings of same-sex couples in a recent document. This is a ...

Alessia Giuliani IPA/Sipa USA Pope Francis has officially opened the door to the possibility for Roman Catholic clergy to bless same-sex couples in ... offering only blessings in limited ...

They remain fully behind their pontiff, embracing his call for tolerance and openness. Read more at straitstimes.com.

In a landmark ruling approved by Pope Francis, the Vatican has announced Roman Catholic priests are now able to administer blessings to same-sex couples. But the decision is conditional - as it's ...

The Pope made waves in December by allowing blessings for gay and lesbian couples, though the church maintains its strict prohibition of gay marriage, the Associated Press previously reported.