ROME — Pope Francis formally approved letting Catholic priests bless same-sex couples, the Vatican announced Monday, a radical shift in policy that aimed at making the church more inclusive while ...

In the first days of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV wasted no time making the Catholic Church’s stance on marriage crystal clear. Leo XIV has aligned himself with long-standing Catholic doctrine opposing ...

Pope Francis leads an ecumenical prayer with Protestants and Orthodox at St. Peter's square in The Vatican, Sept. 30, 2023. automation Pope Francis suggested it may be possible to bless same-sex ...

The Catholic Church has lost touch with the "living reality" of LGBT+ people, said one of more than 100 German priests who ...

Pope Leo XIV laid out his stance on gay marriage and abortion in his inaugural address to the Vatican diplomatic corps. In the Friday address, he affirmed the church's definition of family as being ...

Pope Leo XIV became head of the Roman Catholic Church in May. His predecessor, Pope Francis, had a more inclusive approach to gay rights, but statements from Leo in 2012 have troubled the LGBTQ+ ...

Three newly ordained Kansas priests met Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City.. The priests held a sign that read "Newly Ordained from KANSAS" and "You Want our Blessing?". Pope Leo XIV stopped the Popemobile ...

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta and his wife received a blessing from Pope Leo at the Vatican, a moment LaPorta described as unforgettable. Similarly, Catholic Central High School teacher Alana ...