The pontiff was responding to five conservative cardinals who asked for clarity on the issue ahead of a major global gathering on the future of the Catholic Church that begins Wednesday.
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But in response, Francis said there may be “forms of blessing, requested by one or more persons” that could be granted on an occasional basis. He called for the clergy to show “pastoral charity,” including “kindness, patience, understanding, tenderness, and encouragement.” Francis made it clear he does not sanction any ecclesial structure officially blessing these unions. And his written remarks do not change anything officially; the last such guidance came in 2021 when the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith wrote a letter saying same-sex unions should not be blessed, something which they would not have done had the pope felt differently.
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