- Pope Francis suggested it may be possible to bless same-sex unions in a newly public response to cardinals who questioned the pope’s affirmation of the LGBTQ community in the Catholic Church.
- New Ways Ministry, an LGBTQ Catholic outreach group, said in a statement that though his statement are not “a full-fledged, ringing endorsement of blessing their unions,” it is a significant advancement in the inclusion of LGBTQ Catholics in the Church.
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“Pope Francis’ response is both unprecedented and compassionate and continues to urge every Catholic and leader toward acceptance and recognition of LGBTQ people,” said Sarah Kate Ellis, GLAAD President and CEO.
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