Pope Francis Announces Blessings for Individuals in Same-Sex Relationships, Sparks Controversy

The new policy does not change the Church's stance on same-sex marriage, leading to confusion and opposition within the Church.

Pope Francis has announced that the Catholic Church will now bless individuals in same-sex relationships, but not their relationships, causing confusion among Catholics.
The new policy does not change the Church's stance on same-sex marriage, which it continues to oppose.
Bishops from Poland and Ukraine have joined a growing coalition against the Vatican's new policy, arguing that it contradicts the Church's teachings.
The Vatican's document, Fiducia Supplicans, allows for 'spontaneous' blessings for individuals in same-sex relationships seeking to lead more moral lives.
The new policy has sparked fierce debate within the Church, with critics accusing Pope Francis of ambiguity and lack of clarity.