“Ultimately, a blessing offers people a means to increase ... people and recognizes the deep desire in many Catholic same-sex couples for God’s presence in their loving relationships.” ...

Let's toast to all the happy couples with some words of kindness and a great Irish wedding blessing! Wise old words from Ireland abound, and Irish blessings and sayings for weddings are no exception.

Same-sex couples take part in a public blessing ceremony in front of the Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany, on Sept. 20. In Germany, individual priests have been blessing same-sex couples for ...

At his Wednesday audience, when he’s in good health, Pope Francis hosts the “Sposi Novelli,” inviting newlyweds from around ...

In a landmark ruling approved by Pope Francis, the Vatican has announced Roman Catholic priests are now able to administer blessings to same-sex couples. But the decision is conditional - as it's ...

I’d never been to The Vatican,” Francesca said. While planning the trip, Francesca saw an Instagram post showing The Pope blessing a couple’s marriage. “Immediately sent it to Gabe.

A special blessing ceremony for engaged couples took place at the Shrine of Saint Valentine in Whitefriar Street Church, Dublin, followed by Mass. Bishop Denis Nulty presided, with engaged couples: ...