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Vatican reprimands parishes over blessing of same-sex couples

Rome officially expressed disagreement with how some Catholic parishes, notably in France, conducted blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples.

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This papal correction follows several local initiatives to soften doctrine, creating tension between modernization wishes of some bishops and Rome's rigid stance.

The Vatican's position reaffirms opposition to same-sex couple blessings, while hinting at possible future evolution.

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