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Vatican Allows Extra-Liturgy Blessing for Same-Sex Couples

2023-12-18T14:31:07.954Z

Highlights: Vatican Allows Extra-Liturgy Blessing for Same-Sex Couples. This blessing of same-sex couples is a step forward, even if the Catholic Church remains firm on its opposition to same- sex marriage. The blessing "will never be performed at the same time as the civil rites of union, nor even in connection with them," says the document of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, approved by Pope Francis. More information to follow, as it comes to light.


This blessing of same-sex couples is a step forward, even if the Catholic Church remains firm on its opposition to same-sex marriage.


The Vatican on Monday authorized in an official document the blessing of same-sex and "irregular" couples for the Church, a first, while remaining firm on its opposition to same-sex marriage.

This blessing "will never be performed at the same time as the civil rites of union, nor even in connection with them," says the document of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, approved by Pope Francis.

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Source: leparis

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