A Pastoral theology of blessing
On the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings
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Declaration Fiducia Supplicans
Issued under authority of Pope Francis by the Doctrinal Section of the Dicastery (the former Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith)
The document considers the situations where blessings may be offered to persons in irregular relationships, including couples in defacto relationships, civil marriages, and same-sex relationships.