Overview

• Pope Francis reaffirms his support for blessing same-sex couples, calling critics hypocrites.
• The pope's comments follow backlash from conservative factions within the Catholic Church, particularly in the U.S.
• Fiducia Supplicans, a document released in December, outlines the Vatican's stance on blessing couples in 'irregular situations.'
• Critics argue the document contradicts traditional Catholic doctrine, with some calling for the pope's arrest.
• Francis emphasizes blessings are for individuals who love each other, not an endorsement of homosexual marriage.