Pope Francis waves during the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St.Peter’s Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023.

The Vatican said Monday that Pope Francis had allowed priests to bless same-sex couples, his most definitive step yet to make the Roman Catholic Church more welcoming to L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics and ...

The new rules allow blessings for same-sex couples, but makes clear that Church approval of same-sex marriage is still a no-go. AP. In 2013, for instance, the newly-installed Pope startlingly ...

Pope Francis and the Vatican's office for Catholic doctrine released a document Monday clarifying that couples in "irregular situations," including same-sex relationships, are able to receive ...

In the mix with some pups were two calm-tempered felines and one spunky hamster all waiting to receive their blessings and a treat. Kendall Warner, 703-927-7497, [email protected].

On March 3, 2025, four zodiac signs receive blessings from the universe when they open their hearts and let the goodness in. This is no time for skepticism today, especially for these zodiac signs ...