Pope Francis approved an answer about whether Catholic clergy have the authority to bless same-sex unions. Photo /APThe Vatican decreed Monday that the Catholic Church won't bless same-sex unions since God "cannot bless sin." The Vatican has decreed that the Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions. And it added that blessing a same-sex union could give the impression of a sort of sacramental equivalence to marriage. She said she interpreted the statement as saying, "You can bless the individuals (in a same-sex union), you just can't bless the contract."

Source: New Zealand Herald March 15, 2021 16:52 UTC