Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples if they don't resemble marriage
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12 viewpointsPope says priests can bless same-sex couples, a radical change in Vatican policy
Pope Francis approves Catholic blessings for same-sex couples, but not for marriage
Vatican declaration approved by Pope Francis allows priests to bless same-sex couples, but not marriages
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19 viewpointsPope Francis says priests can bless same-sex unions but marriage is between a man and a woman
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4 viewpointsPope Francis approves blessings for same-sex couples, says ceremonies can’t resemble marriage
Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples that must not resemble marriage
Pope says priests can bless same-sex unions, requests should not be subject to ‘moral analysis’
Pope Francis to allow priests to bless gay couples, but not perform marriages or civil unions
Pope's decision on blessing same-sex couples draws praise and need for 'reflection'
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3 articlesPope Francis allowing blessings for gay couples is significant but not seismic
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