Pope Francis has authorized blessings for same-sex couples, a notable change in Church policy. The blessings will not mirror marriage ceremonies and must not resemble a wedding. The Vatican's former stance on same-sex unions has been reversed. The decision has sparked varied reactions, with some praising the move as a huge step forward, while others, including conservative Catholic bishops, object to the new policy. The fallout from the Vatican's document on same-sex blessings has led to dioceses and priests taking different stances, with some refusing to perform the blessings and others expected to do so. President Biden and many Catholics worldwide welcomed the declaration from the Vatican, done with the approval of Pope Francis, allowing for the blessing of same-sex couples. The decision has also triggered discussions on the theological permissibility of same-sex blessings among British Catholic clergy.
Conservative Catholic bishops in various countries have objected to Pope Francis’ recent permission on blessings for gay couples https://t.co/8biVEb8duq https://t.co/8biVEb8duq
The Vatican can claim the new gay blessings teaching is not the changing of Church teaching, but all those tortured legalisms are a mere whisper; the language of symbolism shouts the legalistic Jesuits down. As they know it will. Francis has set up the kill shot. Decades ago,… https://t.co/G6hH1X8L7d
The Vatican can claim the new gay blessings teaching is not the changing of Church teaching, but all those tortured legalisms are a mere whisper; the language of symbolism shouts the legalistic Jesuits down. As they know it will. Francis has set up the kill shot. https://t.co/QIhnYkqbFJ
After same-sex blessing ruling, pope decries inflexible ideologies https://t.co/GLM16t0ewM https://t.co/NBsQsnbi2x
Pope Francis has formally approved Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples. The decision reverses a 2021 Vatican ruling condemning the blessing of gay unions, which argued that God 'cannot bless sin.' https://t.co/ukoZvRp8CN
I understand that 500 British Catholic clergy will today release a statement declaring that the same-sex blessings envisaged by Fiducia Supplicans aren't theologically permissible and that they won't have anything to do with them. The moment of crisis has arrived.
Pope Francis made a historic change to Vatican policy Monday, allowing priests to bless same-sex couples. Some LGBTQ Catholics say the new policy will bring healing to queer Catholics, while others say the change does not go far enough. https://t.co/WZ1Wu8s1YY
Catholic church approves controversial priest blessings of same-sex couples Follow us on Odysee: https://t.co/gMbz1a2E5x https://t.co/BtE9NjYNIG
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Bishops and priests across the world are refusing to administer same sex blessings in the wake of a landmark Vatican document on the issue. https://t.co/8RkWCSk1YP
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Of course @albertmohler is right. <<Conservative Catholics in the United States and elsewhere have been bracing themselves for this kind of declaration from the Vatican. Sadly, here it is. This new doctrine and policy will not placate the liberals, who will not be satisfied…
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Under the Vatican's new same sex blessings ruling, you can: - Hold hands during the blessing - Hire a photographer - Arrange it all beforehand But it must not resemble a wedding and it must be spontaneous https://t.co/Q08T2BdsZ4
“The spirit of tolerance and the sharing of grace are alive among the people of the church, and regardless of whether they are listening to the pope, at last a pope is listening to them,” David Von Drehle writes. https://t.co/WoQW6SxIcR https://t.co/p4jBZMvMEv
LGBT Catholics: Vatican Opening to Gay Blessings a ‘Huge Step Forward’ https://t.co/pghKwbyT4c
USA The Catholic Church has started blessing same sex couples, with the New York Times invited to one non spontaneous gathering to celebrate the occasion https://t.co/F6onsySHfm
A day after Pope Francis’ announcement that Catholic priests may bless same-sex couples, one New York couple received theirs. “It’s like we’re claiming our space.” https://t.co/0Zrn6GGuyG
Pope Francis formally approved the blessing of same-sex couples on Monday, a contrasting move with the Vatican's former stance. https://t.co/p7ZN5Zr1zd
Biden welcomes Pope decision to allow blessings for same-sex couples https://t.co/Db4Q2FkgzK https://t.co/BgwssRyl5M
Dear friends: I was honored to bless my friends Jason and Damian this morning in our Jesuit residence, according to the new guidelines laid out by the Vatican for same-sex couples. But before this, I've been blessed by their friendship and support. https://t.co/aojq5Vhpez
Bless this pope for blessing the blessing of same-sex couples, David Von Drehle writes. https://t.co/M7P6ECLMIe
The fallout from the Vatican document on same sex blessings continues. Some dioceses have stated that will simply refuse to perform them. Others have stated that priests are expected to perform them. https://t.co/VIbnqdubsL
Neuhaus's Law: Whereover orthodoxy is optional, it will sooner or later be proscribed. That didn't take long: Head of Austrian bishops conference say priests are not allowed to withhold blessings from same-sex couples. https://t.co/6eVRFQ8pFc
WH press sec: "The President along with many Catholics around the world welcomed the declaration from the Vatican, done with the approval of Pope Francis, that allows for the blessing of same-sex couples." https://t.co/HoouENIy2q
HOLY MOLY: The Catholic Church now approved to "bless" same-sex couples courtesy of Pope Francis https://t.co/kiWEpreaXd
Did The Pope Bless Same-Sex Couples? https://t.co/u3wZyqlSJW
Church of England Blessed Same-Sex Couples For the First Time https://t.co/zH5Zl2q8BB
"We have churches that say 'homosexuality isn't a sin.' You can't change scripture like that!" - @GmorganJr reacts to Pope Francis blessing same-sex couples. https://t.co/0frPQKCae9
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Pope Francis says Catholic priests can bless same-sex couples https://t.co/oadNG4BT4I
I am not “bashing Catholicism”. I am trying to understand why blessing gay couples is a necessary step for the church to take. Will be addressing further on the show today, tune in!
What are your feelings about the Pope deciding to bless gay couples? https://t.co/ZheHzWxJYq
Chicago Catholics praise pope’s approval of blessings for same-sex couples: "This is such a huge shift." https://t.co/zpaNpvJ8VB
Pope Francis has officially approved priests to bless same-sex couples. https://t.co/AhiVx2Zu8l
🌈POPE APPROVES BLESSINGS FOR SAME-SEX COUPLES Pope Francis has authorized blessings for same-sex couples, a notable change in Church policy. However, these blessings will not mirror marriage ceremonies. This aligns with Francis' inclusive stance towards LGBTQ+ Catholics,… https://t.co/LBmhuBNrXr
Obama's Pope strikes again Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples… https://t.co/ffNzL0A9PF