Some Catholic Bishops Reject Pope's Stance on Blessings For Same-sex Couples. Others Are Confused

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — In an extraordinary pushback against Pope Francis, some Catholic bishops in Africa, Poland and elsewhere say they will not implement the new Vatican policy allowing blessings for same-sex couples.
Others downplayed the policy approved this week by Francis as...

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