Pope Francis reaffirms that while individual blessings are permitted, blessings of same-sex unions are not in line with Catholic doctrine. He corrected misconceptions about the Church's stance on same-sex couples during interviews with CBS News anchors.
The Pope's remarks, translated into English, emphasized that blessings are meant for individuals, not for unions that contradict Church teachings. https://t.co/kZ6CVdcafr
"That cannot be done because that is not the sacrament. I cannot. The Lord made it that way. But to bless each person, yes. The blessing is for everyone. For everyone. To bless a homosexual-type union, however, goes against the given right, against..." https://t.co/kZ6CVdcafr
During the interview, CBS News anchor Norah O'Donnell asked the Pope about an apparent shift in Vatican policy, referencing his approval of blessings for Catholics in same-sex unions. https://t.co/kZ6CVdcafr
The Pope clarified that while individual blessings are permitted, blessings of same-sex unions are not. https://t.co/kZ6CVdcafr
"Oh!" Pope Francis exclaimed as Norah O'Donnell presented him with a personal gift from CBS News' archives. https://t.co/ck2JFTHFqa
'AGAINST THE GIVEN RIGHT': Pope Francis corrects CBS anchor over Catholic Church's stance on same-sex couples, reveals exactly what he means about his blessings. https://t.co/YvpnsE4XJN https://t.co/jSRW4cIlEO
It's somewhat confusing—especially since the clip omits Pope Francis's affirmation just prior that we're all sinners—but the Pope's statement does not necessarily contradict Catholic doctrine. (It contradicts Calvinist doctrine, but duh.) Will discuss on the show tomorrow! https://t.co/KldCVtspOq
Pope Francis corrects CBS anchor Norah O’Donnell over Catholic Church’s stance on same-sex couples https://t.co/zuqD2CONGJ https://t.co/fe0N9mRCSB
In a Sunday interview with CBS News' "60 Minutes," Pope Francis addressed misunderstandings regarding the Catholic Church's stance on blessings for same-sex couples. https://t.co/QMxDkRQlQP
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Pope Francis corrects '60 Minutes' on Church not blessing same-sex unions: 'That is not the sacrament' https://t.co/iUX8nMYzJq
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When asked about Fiducia Supplicans by reporter on 60 Minutes, Pope Francis clarifies that he did not allow for the blessing of homosexual unions, but rather individual sinners. Follow: @AFpost https://t.co/TnMHthMOwB
When asked about blessing of “same-sex couples” by reporter, Pole Francis clarifies that he did not allow for the blessing of homosexual unions, but rather individual sinners. Follow: @AFpost https://t.co/TnMHthMOwB