Pope Francis arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.
On Monday, the Vatican released a new document outlining Pope Francis’ approval for the blessing of same-sex unions. The Pope’s guidance does not alter the church’s position opposing same-sex marriage. Courtesy of Alessandra Tarantino / Associated Press
Pope Francis arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.

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Chicago Catholics react to new rule allowing priests to bless same-sex couples

Pope Francis writes that even when a person’s relationship with God is clouded by sin, they can always reach out and ask for a blessing.

On Monday, the Vatican released a new document outlining Pope Francis’ approval for the blessing of same-sex unions. The Pope’s guidance does not alter the church’s position opposing same-sex marriage. Courtesy of Alessandra Tarantino / Associated Press
By Landon Jones

The Vatican emphasized on Monday that the sacrament of marriage is still a lifelong union between a woman and a man. But, according to new guidance, “irregular” unions should not be denied the right to receive God’s blessing.

Reset speaks with Chicago-area Catholics to learn more.

GUESTS: Steve Millies, associate professor of public theology and director of Bernardin Center at the Catholic Theological Union

Mary Donnelley, board president at Dignity Chicago

Chris Pett, former national Dignity president

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Pope Francis arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.
On Monday, the Vatican released a new document outlining Pope Francis’ approval for the blessing of same-sex unions. The Pope’s guidance does not alter the church’s position opposing same-sex marriage. Courtesy of Alessandra Tarantino / Associated Press
Pope Francis arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.

Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons

Chicago Catholics react to new rule allowing priests to bless same-sex couples

Pope Francis writes that even when a person’s relationship with God is clouded by sin, they can always reach out and ask for a blessing.

On Monday, the Vatican released a new document outlining Pope Francis’ approval for the blessing of same-sex unions. The Pope’s guidance does not alter the church’s position opposing same-sex marriage. Courtesy of Alessandra Tarantino / Associated Press
By Landon Jones

The Vatican emphasized on Monday that the sacrament of marriage is still a lifelong union between a woman and a man. But, according to new guidance, “irregular” unions should not be denied the right to receive God’s blessing.

Reset speaks with Chicago-area Catholics to learn more.

GUESTS: Steve Millies, associate professor of public theology and director of Bernardin Center at the Catholic Theological Union

Mary Donnelley, board president at Dignity Chicago

Chris Pett, former national Dignity president

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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons