Vatican's Historic Announcement: Same-Sex Couples Eligible for Blessings| Oneindia News

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00:00 The Vatican, under Pope Francis, has announced a significant shift in same-sex unions, allowing

00:08 priests to bless such couples with certain restrictions.

00:12 This reversal follows a previously strict stance and permits blessings as a sign of

00:17 God's inclusivity.

00:18 However, the Church emphasizes that these blessings don't equate with marriage sacraments

00:23 but signifies God's acceptance.

00:26 While this move aims to show compassion, it is expected to face opposition, possibly leading

00:31 to division within the Church.

00:33 The document released by the Vatican Church stresses that these blessings won't equate

00:38 to marriage rites but symbolizes God's welcome to everyone.

00:41 However, it highlighted that these blessings shouldn't be conducted in conjunction with

00:46 official Church ceremonies, avoiding any confusion between same-sex unions and traditional marriage.

00:53 This decision comes after a series of discussions aired in Pope's earlier comments, hinting

00:58 at a potential change in the Church's approach to the LGBTQ+ community.

01:03 This historic decision is a significant departure from the Catholic Church's previous strict

01:08 teachings on same-sex relationships.

01:11 It is being seen as a step towards a more inclusive approach while remaining rooted

01:15 in traditional doctrine.

01:17 The move aims to strike a balance between acknowledging same-sex unions and maintaining

01:21 the Church's core teachings on marriage.

01:24 Despite this liberalization, the Vatican's directive is expected to draw criticism from

01:29 hardline conservatives, potentially leading to further discord within the Church.

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