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General News of Wednesday, 22 May 2024

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Blessing same-sex marriage goes against the law of the Church - Pope Francis clarifies

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, has clarified the announcement about the approval of priests blessing same-sex couples in December 2023.

In an interview with "60 Minutes" aired on Sunday, May 19, 2024, Pope Francis explained that his directive was misunderstood by some as endorsing same-sex marriage.

He emphasized that he permitted homosexuals, as individuals, to receive God's blessing, but he never endorsed same-sex marriage as it contradicts the church's teachings.

"No, I did not approve the blessing of a union. That cannot be done as it is not a sacrament. The Lord established it this way.

"But to bless each person, yes. Blessing is for everyone. However, blessing a homosexual union goes against the church's law. But blessing each person, why not?" he quizzed in Spanish through an interpreter.

He reiterated, "Blessing is for all; some were scandalized by this. But why? Blessing is for everyone, everyone."

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