Blessings
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Cardinal Parolin: Fiducia Supplicans has ‘touched a very sensitive point’
The Vatican’s secretary of state acknowledged the divided reaction to Fiducia Supplicans, which allows nonliturgical blessings for couples in “irregular”... Read more
Vatican responds to widespread backlash on same-sex blessing directive
Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández maintained that the Vatican’s recent declaration on same-sex blessings was “clear and definitive about marriage and... Read more
Fiducia Supplicans ‘not a topic’ for Christmas season, Uruguayan cardinal says
“I don’t think it was a topic to be brought out now at Christmas. ... it’s creating divisions within the... Read more
U.S. bishops: Vatican declaration does not change Church teaching on marriage
The Vatican’s new guidance on pastoral blessings prompted a clarifying statement as well as mixed reactions. Read more
Vatican says priests can bless same-sex couples without condoning their lifestyles
Nonliturgical blessings can be a sign of a person seeking God, not a validation of their lifestyle, the new document... Read more
Cupich on German processes, same-sex blessings, role of women
The archbishop of Chicago spoke about the Germany Synodal Way and blessing of same-sex unions as well as the pontificate... Read more
PHOTOS: Animals blessed in St. Peter’s Square for feast of St. Anthony Abbot
Farmers and pet owners alike brought their beloved animals to the Vatican for a special blessing on Jan. 17. Read more
Diocese: Priest’s omission of palm blessing in protest over Vatican ruling ‘reprehensible’
A Catholic diocese in Italy has said that a priest’s refusal to bless palms on Sunday because of the Vatican’s... Read more
Cardinal Schönborn: Vatican ‘no’ to same-sex blessings marked by ‘communication error’
In new comments, Cardinal Schönborn has said that the Vatican’s rejection of blessings for same-sex couples was marked by a... Read more
Cardinal Farrell: Blessings are for marriage, but Church’s pastoral life is for all
The Church’s pastoral life is open to all people, but blessings are reserved for couples who are married according to... Read more
Full text: Vatican’s doctrinal office response and note on the blessing of same-sex unions
Here is the full text of the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith’s response to a question on... Read more
Vatican’s doctrinal office: Catholic Church cannot give blessings to same-sex unions
The Vatican’s doctrinal office on Monday clarified that the Catholic Church does not have the power to give liturgical blessings... Read more
Colombian bishop to bless entire city to counter violence
Bishop Rubén Darío Jaramillo Montoya of Buenaventura will perform blessings throughout his cathedral city Saturday, hoping to counter it's extreme... Read more
