Pope Leo on Blessings for Same-Sex Couples | Shalom World News
Speaking to journalists aboard the papal plane from Equatorial Guinea to Rome, Pope Leo said Church unity should not be defined by debates over same-sex blessings, stressing that moral discussions extend beyond sexual ethics. The Pope’s comments came in response to a question about moves by Cardinal Reinhard Marx to allow blessings for couples outside sacramental marriage, including same-sex couples. Leo reiterated the Vatican’s opposition to formalized blessings but said that all people are welcome in the Church. He warned that pushing the issue further could risk division, adding that unity should be rooted in the teachings of Jesus.