Pope Francis delivers his Urbi et Orbi message and gives Easter blessing following Easter Sunday Mass on April 12, 2020 behind closed doors at St. Peter's Basilica in The Vatican, during the country's lockdown aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / POOL / AFP)
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU
Pope Francis open to blessing same-sex couples, emphasizing pastoral charity. Church still views same-sex relationships as sinful and won’t recognize same-sex marriage. Bishops in some countries bless same-sex couples. Pope’s stance implies case-by-case consideration, kindness, and encouragement in blessings, but no doctrinal change. #OMAGIST@AFRICAWORLDBEWS*
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