Pope Francis today allowed Catholic priests to give their blessing for same-sex marriages under certain conditions, two years after the Vatican's doctrine stated that it was absolutely forbidden to bless "sin".
According to the updated directive, priests can agree to a couple's request to receive a blessing, even if "their situation is not normal", but the blessings are conditional on the fact that they will not be part of the church's ritual and religious ceremonies and that they will not be related in any way to wedding ceremonies or civil unions.
The instruction also states that "even if a person's relationship with God is in the shadow of sin, he can always ask for a blessing, reaching out to God," and that asking for a blessing can "be the best possible thing in certain situations."
British man attacked for entering a ‘no-go zone’ in London.
A horde of Islamists surrounded him and questioned why he was in ‘their’ neighborhood.
They threatened him and began chanting ‘Allahu Akbar’ as they kicked him out.
A 65-year-old couple retiring in 2025 with average earnings will receive an estimated $1.34 million in lifetime benefits, while contributing only $720,000 in today’s dollars.
That shortfall—more than $600,000 per couple—is being made up by younger workers.
“Most of the growth in spending has gone to retirement and healthcare, while programs that promote upward mobility... have been left behind”
https://www.newsweek.com/social-security-medicare-young-workers-cost-10477619