Pope Francis' recent decision authorizing Catholic Church officials to bless same-sex couples has spurred a wave of backlash online. A Vatican document approved by Francis was circulated on 18 ...

A day after the pope’s announcement that Catholic priests may bless same-sex couples, one New York couple receives theirs. By Amy Harmon Ruth Graham and Sarah Maslin Nir Ruth Graham writes about ...

Advocates for LGBTQ people in the Roman Catholic Church are pleased by Pope Francis' significant change of tact Monday, now allowing priests to bless couples in same-sex relationships. "It cannot be ...

“This is an early Christmas present for the Catholic Church and for so many people who have felt that God really isn’t accompanying them,” Father James Martin says on this episode of ...

The tradition of blessing the Bambinelli is believed to have begun with Pope Paul VI in 1969, and continues at three Catholic churches in Baltimore. (Amy Davis/Staff photo) By Jonathan M. Pitts ...

Pope Francis has formally signed off on allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples -- a radical change in Vatican policy. A declaration from the Vatican's doctrine office released Monday ...

Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, delivered the "Urbi et Orbi" Christmas message and blessing from the Vatican at noon local time.

Pope Francis has announced that Catholic priests can perform blessings for same-sex couples. Photo: Bill Wilson Advocates for LGBTQ people in the Roman Catholic Church are pleased by Pope Francis' ...

The tradition of blessing the Bambinelli began with Pope Paul VI in 1969, and continues at three Catholic churches in Baltimore. (Amy Davis/Staff photo) By Jonanthan Pitts ...