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Biden welcomes Pope decision to allow blessings for same-sex couples

Pope Francis meets U.S. President Joe Biden at the Vatican
December 19, 2023
Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden welcomed the decision by Pope Francis to allow Roman Catholic priests to administer blessings to same-sex couples as long as they are not part of regular Church rituals or liturgies, White House spokesperson Karine Jean Pierre said on Tuesday.

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