Pope says Church open to everyone, including gays, but has rules
The Catholic Church is clear on its position on marriage and homosexuality, but applying these teachings to personal situations can be challenging. 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. 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]. The answer to both questions is no. The reason homosexual acts are wrong is not simply that they take place outside of marriage, but that they are contrary to natural design. 
In major doctrinal shift, Vatican officially OKs Catholic
Pope Francis said Sunday that the Catholic Church is open to everyone, including the gay community, and that it has a duty to accompany them on a personal path of spirituality but within the. Pope Francis said Sunday that the Catholic Church is open to everyone, including the gay community, and that it has a duty to accompany them on a personal path of spirituality but within the framework of its rules. Francis, speaking to reporters on the plane returning to Rome from Portugal, also said his health was good following surgery for an abdominal hernia in June.
Catholic Church and same
Even if two homosexuals were “married,” they would still be having unnatural sex. The Church cannot change its teaching on marriage, which is grounded in natural law. Under natural law a man can marry only whom he was designed to marry: a woman. He cannot validly marry another man any more than he could an animal or a plant. Bible -- What is the Best Bible for Catholics? Gays and Lesbians in the Catholic Church Many Catholics, including gay and lesbian Catholics themselves, are confused or misinformed about the status of gay and lesbian persons in the Catholic Church. Pope says Roman Catholic priests can bless same
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. By David Ramos. Being invited to the wedding of a family member or friend is often a cause for joy, but for many Catholics, being invited to a same-sex wedding can precipitate a deep internal conflict. 
Could the Church ever allow homosexuals to marry?
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. During a Jan. 25 interview with the Associated Press, Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality and said God loves all his children, just as they are. .
Information for Gay & Lesbian Catholics
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. . 
Pope Francis approves Catholic blessings for same
A gay or lesbian Catholic who regularly engages in sexual activity or is a partner in a committed personal relationship which includes regular sexual relations is entitled to participate in a limited way in the spiritual and sacramental life of the Church. .