In A Historic Shift, Pope Permits Blessings for Same-Sex Couples

Vatican City: The Vatican said on Monday in a landmark ruling approved by Pope Francis that Roman Catholic priests can administer blessings to same-sex couples as long as they are not part of regular Church rituals or liturgies.

A document from the Vatican's doctrinal office said such blessing would not legitimise irregular situations but be a sign that God welcomes all.

It said priests should decide on a case-by-case basis and "should not prevent or prohibit the Church's closeness to people in every situation in which they might seek God's help through a simple blessing".

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