Pope Francis defends blessing of same-sex couples against Vatican revolt. Pope Francis is trying to appease Vatican critics on a controversial issue.
Previously, there was a moment of shock at another service. The reason turned out to be two women who were protesting against the Vatican's blessing of bullfights. During his reading, the two animal rights activists walked down the central aisle of the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls with a protest poster. However, the protest action during Vespers, which concluded the week of prayer for Christian unity, did not last long.