Pope Francis

Announcing the change, the Vatican emphasised that it continues to view marriage as between a man and a woman.

Pope Francis formally approved letting Catholic priests bless same-sex couples, the Vatican announced Monday.

Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples, with a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by ...

By Devin Watkins. Pope Francis held an audience on Monday with a delegation from the F. Miulli Hospital in the southern Italian city of Bari.

Urban Village is not a Catholic church or parish. It is an inclusive church that opens its doors to everyone, from all denominations - whether you're gay or ...

"One 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," the ...

"I know personally some pastors who have been giving blessings to same-sex couples," said Mathew Schmalz, a religious studies professor at College of the Holy ...

Catholic priests may now bless same-sex couples, according to a declaration used by the Vatican and approved by Pope Francis.

The pope's move reflects his “tentative” approach to pro-LGBTQ issues, but will further anger conservative Catholics against his “woke" ideology.

Meanwhile, a professor at the College of the Holy Cross said the pope's document is his latest attempt to make the church more welcoming.

Experts say while little has changed regarding church law, Pope Francis has found other ways to push for more inclusion for LGBTQ+ people.

COMMENTARY: Anyone who claims that the Fiducia Supplicans authorizes blessings of same-sex unions has not read the declaration or is intentionally ...