Catholic Church on Urániahttps://urania.institute/en/tags/catholic-church/Recent content in Catholic Church on UrániaHugoen-usWed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000National Catholic Reporter: Pope Leo XIV Leaves the Question of Same-Sex Blessings Openhttps://urania.institute/en/news/2026/0520-pope-leo-lgbt-equality/Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://urania.institute/en/news/2026/0520-pope-leo-lgbt-equality/<p>Comments by Pope Leo XIV regarding the blessing of same-sex couples could represent an open window to the future, according to the editorial board of the Catholic newspaper National Catholic Reporter (NCR).</p>Vatican and German Bishops Continue Discussion on Formal Blessings for Same-Sex Coupleshttps://urania.institute/en/news/2026/0518-vatican-german-bishops-blessings/Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://urania.institute/en/news/2026/0518-vatican-german-bishops-blessings/<p>The discussion between the Vatican and German Catholic bishops regarding the blessing of same-sex couples has entered a new phase. Pope Leo XIV confirmed that the Holy See does not approve of official ceremonies for such unions, but the Vatican has so far refrained from imposing sanctions against the German clergy.</p>