Pope Francis Approves Blessings For Same-Sex Couples

Pope Francis has given permission for priests to give blessings upon same-sex couples, marking a huge milestone for the LGBTQ+ community within the Roman Catholic Church.

The head of the Roman Catholic Church added that, in some cases, priests should be able to bless same-sex and “irregular” couples.

However, the Vatican has emphasized that blessings should not be incorporated into routine Church ceremonies or associated with civil unions or weddings.

It added that it continues to view marriage as between a man and a woman.

A Vatican document outlining the move was approved by Pope Francis on Monday.

Although the document itself reads that priests must make decisions on a case-by-case basis, the Vatican said it should be a sign that “God welcomes all.”