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.

Pope Francis says priests cannot bless same-sex unions, dashing hopes of gay Catholics Francis ... Both the role of women in the church and blessings for same-sex couples, as well as the ...

"Couples who take part should receive the blessing that God wants to give them - without any secrecy," the group wrote earlier. Pope Francis ... vocal acceptance of gay couples will be hard ...

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 ...

Queer people have often been othered in religious communities, branded as sinners. Luckily, not all churches are like that, ...

Pope Francis ... same-sex couples in October 2020 during comments featured in the documentary Francesco. In March 2021, the Vatican said that the Catholic community should welcome gay people ...

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

Pope Francis has formally approved letting Catholic priests bless same-sex couples - a radical shift in policy aimed at making the church more inclusive while maintaining its strict ban on gay ...

A billboard depicting Pope Benedict XVI blessing the marriage of a male couple is unlikely to cause widespread offence, the Advertising Standards Authority has ruled. The authority dismissed ...

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.