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Pope suggests same-sex union blessings in response to conservative cardinals

Pope Francis has suggested there could be ways to bless same-sex unions. In a letter responding to five conservative cardinals, he said such blessings could be studied if they did not confuse the blessing with sacramental marriage. Shane spoke to the Former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, and started by asking for her reaction to this news.

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07.00 3 Oct 2023


Pope suggests same-sex union blessings in response to conservative cardinals


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Pope Francis has suggested there could be ways to bless same-sex unions. In a letter responding to five conservative cardinals, he said such blessings could be studied if they did not confuse the blessing with sacramental marriage.

Shane spoke to the Former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, and started by asking for her reaction to this news.


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