Pope Francis' approval of blessings for LGBTQ+ couples is a historic gesture, according to a Catholic theologian

By Steven P. Millies, Professor of Public Theology and Director of The Bernardin Center, Catholic Theological Union

Pope Francis’ Dec. 18, 2023, announcement that Catholic priests may bless LGBTQ+ couples and others in “irregular” situations marks a definitive shift in the Roman Catholic Church’s posture toward many types of loving relationships. It may also mark a definitive turning point within the Roman Catholic Church.

Across the last few years, Francis has made…

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