Here are two short videos – first one on blessings for people with same sex inclinations. Also see the article below on blessings, issued by the Vatican. Pope Leo rejects German cardinal’s formalized blessings for people in same-sex unions
This video three minutes long and more wide ranging; including discussing Iran conflict and immigration.
Here’s the article on blessings.
Pope Leo rejects German cardinal’s formalized blessings for people in same-sex unions
Pope Leo XIV clarified April 23 that the Vatican does not support formalized blessing ceremonies for people in same-sex relationships, responding to a question about German Cardinal Reinhard Marx’s plan to introduce such rituals in the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising.
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Asked by a German reporter about Cardinal Marx’s decision, Pope Leo said the Vatican “has made it clear that we do not agree with the formalized blessing of couples, in this case, ‘homosexual couples,’ as you asked, or couples in irregular situations, beyond what was specifically, if you will, allowed for by Pope Francis in saying all people receive blessings.”
Pope Leo added that the Holy See has already addressed the issue with the German bishops.
His comments followed a controversial directive that Cardinal Marx sent to priests and pastoral staff in his archdiocese to use a handout titled “Blessing Gives Strength to Love” as a framework for pastoral care. According to an unofficial translation, the guide outlines structured approaches for blessing divorced and remarried individuals, people in same-sex relationships, and others who have not entered sacramental marriage.
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