Staff Reports
Pope Francis reiterated his stance against blessing gay marriages in a clip released by CBS News ahead of the full 60 Minutes interview. Although he clarified that he cannot bless the union between individuals in a homosexual marriage, the pope expressed that he is willing to offer blessings to each person in a gay marriage. This reaffirms his previous announcement from last December.
The pope explained that while he is unable to bless the union, he believes in blessing each individual. He emphasized that the blessing extends to all and pondered why some individuals found this decision scandalous. When asked about his previous comment regarding homosexuality not being a crime and his famous statement, “Who am I to judge?” the pope reaffirmed his stance, stating, “No, it’s a human fact.”
Pope Francis decided to allow Catholic priests to bless members of same-sex couples. He tells 60 Minutes why, saying “the blessing is for everyone.” https://t.co/mEN4CWeXMW pic.twitter.com/fIPnGvmK4x
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At 87 years old, Pope Francis shared that he is in good health, despite using a wheelchair since 2022. He has continued to carry out many of the Catholic Church’s rites while in his wheelchair. The pope recently participated in the Fratelli Tutti Foundation’s World Meeting on Human Fraternity, an organization he founded in 2021. The meeting welcomed 30 Nobel Prize winners and various leaders, underscoring the pope’s commitment to promoting unity and understanding among all people.
