Analyzing Pope Francis' Shift on Same-Sex Relationships

The Catholic Church, a 2,000-year-old institution,

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Generally, moves at a glacial pace.

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Changes are typically measured at the scale of generations.

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But this week, Pope Francis announced

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That he was allowing priests to bless same-sex relationships.

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A shocking and complete reversal from 2021,

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When the Vatican declared that same-sex relationships should not be blessed

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Because God “cannot bless sin.”

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There’s no evidence that the pope had a major epiphany or change of heart.

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The church still doesn’t condone same-sex relationships.

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