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Vatican says priests can't bless gay couples. Why did Pope Francis approve this decree?

 

A file photo shows a same-sex couple exchanging rings during a ceremony in Salt Lake City. (CNS/Reuters/Jim Urquhar)

Vatican says priests can't bless gay couples. Why did Pope Francis approve this decree?

by Christopher White
Mar 15, 2021  NCR

Explainer: A Vatican decree saying priests can't bless same-sex unions is another tricky move in Francis' tightrope walk of upholding church teaching while also trying to extend a warmer welcome to LGBTQ persons.

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