A day after the pope’s announcement that Catholic priests may bless same-sex couples, one New York couple receives theirs. Skip to content Skip to site index U.S.

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

“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 ...

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 ...

Catholic Charities is helping to make it a merry Christmas for those in need across the community, ... If anybody wants to be a blessing to a child and give them a happy Christmas morning." ...