(RNS) — Some LGBTQ couples were blessed by Catholic priests before the Vatican declaration came down — whether or not the Vatican approved. (RNS) — A day after the Vatican’s doctrinal office declared ...

A document obtained by the Bay Area Reporter reveals that San Francisco's archbishop issued supplemental instructions to the archdiocese's Catholic priests stating they can deny blessing same-sex ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - We’re Digging Deeper into the Vatican’s declaration that makes clear priests can bless people inside of “irregular” marriages, like same-sex marriages. Last night, we told you ...

Catholic priests may bless the union same-sex couples so long as these blessings cannot be confused with the ritual of marriage, the Vatican announced in a landmark ruling approved by Pope Francis on ...

A few years ago, Javier López and his partner of 14 years, Sergio Guzmán, were visiting family in Mexico. While there, a priest — who's a longtime friend — surprised the couple. "I just want to make ...

This is an undated screenshot of the altar at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Chicago. A Chicago priest in liturgical garb performed a blessing of a same-sex couple at the church, which was ...

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A Chicago priest has issued an apology for performing recently a blessing of a same-sex couple, which was filmed and posted on social media. Vincentian Father Joseph S. Williams, pastor of St. Vincent ...