/tags/pope-francis Pope Francis en-US Copyright Mon, 18 Dec 2023 20:36:17 GMT /news-from-npr/2023-12-18/pope-francis-approves-catholic-blessings-for-same-sex-couples-but-not-for-marriage In a major development, the Vatican said priests may bless same-sex couples in informal settings, such as a meeting or visit to a shrine, so long as the blessing does not appear to endorse a marriage. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 20:36:17 GMT /news-from-npr/2023-12-18/pope-francis-approves-catholic-blessings-for-same-sex-couples-but-not-for-marriage Becky Sullivan /local-news/2013-03-15/the-new-pope Maryanne Zeleznik speaks with Father Greg Friedman, O.F.M. about the newly-elected Pope Francis I. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 05:31:00 GMT /local-news/2013-03-15/the-new-pope Maryanne Zeleznik /local-news/2013-03-13/catholic-leaders-react-to-choice-of-pope-francis Cincinnati's Archbishop says he is rejoicing with the Hispanic population on the selection of Pope Francis. Dennis Schnurr sees it as recognition of the… Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:52:49 GMT /local-news/2013-03-13/catholic-leaders-react-to-choice-of-pope-francis Ann Thompson