Pope says church is open to everyone, including gay people
Pope Francis has granted his formal approval allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples so long as they do not appear to endorse their marriage, marking the church's most permissive. Newsweek reported that the recent Vatican document —Fiducia Supplicans— allows for the blessing of same-sex unions and marriages. Newsweek later issued corrections. 
Catholic Church and same
The church does not allow same-sex marriage or even blessings for same-sex couples, but Francis supports civil legislation that gives same-sex couples rights in areas such as pensions, health. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Pope Leo is continuing his predecessor's decision to bless same-sex couples — so long as they don't look too much like a wedding.
Pope Leo still doesn't support same
The church still holds the official position that marriage is between a man and woman, but the ordinance allowed “the possibility of blessings for couples in irregular situations and for couples. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church said priests should be permitted to bless same-sex and "irregular" couples, under certain circumstances. But the Vatican said blessings should not be part of regular Church rituals or related to civil unions or weddings. 
What Pope Francis and the Vatican now say about same
But marriage is a sacrament, between a man and a woman". [1][2][3] While the Catholic Church explicitly denies its blessing for marital union between two people of the same sex, the Catechism of the Catholic Church goes into great detail when describing the legitimacy of individuals who identify as gay as beloved children of God. [4]. By Tyler Arnold. Here is a timeline of how the Vatican and bishops have addressed the issue of same-sex blessings over the past four years:.
In major doctrinal shift, Vatican officially OKs Catholic
Doctrinal dicastery explains how, when gay couples can be blessed The Vatican offered a narrow set of conditions under which a priest or deacon could give a blessing to a same-sex or other unmarried couple, making it clear the church does not consider their unions a marriage but also recognizing how anyone can ask for a blessing when they are seeking God's assistance, mercy and grace. The Vatican offered a narrow set of conditions under which a priest or deacon could give a blessing to a same-sex or other unmarried couple, making it clear the church does not consider their unions a marriage but also recognizing how anyone can ask for a blessing when they are seeking God's assistance, mercy and grace. Pope Francis poses for a photo with Msgr. 
FACT CHECK
Pope Francis has allowed priests to bless same-sex couples, a significant advance for LGBT people in the Roman Catholic Church. .
Doctrinal dicastery explains how, when gay couples can be
This is because the Catholic Church teaches that marriage is a lifelong union between a man and a woman. Nothing has changed about the church’s position on marriage, its firm opposition to gay marriage, or its belief that any extramarital sex — gay or straight — is sinful. . TIMELINE
A new Vatican document officially declares it possible for Catholic priests to bless same-sex unions and divorced and remarried couples. The pastoral shift may be among the most significant in the. .