The pope homosexuality Pope Francis allows blessings for same-sex couples under certain conditionsThe Vatican has approved a landmark ruling to allow Roman Catholic priests to administer blessings to same-sex couples as long as they are not part of regular Church rituals or liturgies, nor given in contexts related to civil unions or weddings. A document from the Vaticans doctrinal office approved by Pope Francis on Monday said such blessings would not legitimise irregular situations but be a sign that God welcomes all.
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Lgbt terms LGBTQ Terminology Below is a list of commonly used (or often misunderstood) terms within the LGBTQ community. Please know that while these definitions have been carefully researched and vetted for appropriateness and usage, there may be some variations based on culture, geography, or experience.
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