However, there are few public blessings of same-sex couples by priests and pastoral workers. More than 200 priests and pastoral workers were contacted by New Ways Ministry, which ministers to the ...

Leo will continue his predecessor's historic decision allowing priests to honor queer couples, though same-sex marriage ...

Pope Francis has approved some Catholic blessings for same-sex couples, so long as priests avoid confusion with marriage blessings. Tiziana Fabi/AFP via Getty Images hide caption ...

The issue is being discussed by working groups who will provide, in time for synod in February 2026, proposals for standalone ...

The German document allows for “blessings” of homosexual couples and other extramarital arrangements. It was first reported on by CNA Deutsch , CNA’s German-language news partner.

Church opens its arms in first blessing of a same-sex Chicago couple: 'There's a place for you' Michael Thiry and Nathaniel Washington celebrated their seventh anniversary with a blessing from the ...