Despite being hailed as a reformist Pope, Pope Francis signed off on a Vatican decree that bars priests from blessing same-sex unions. The decree described homosexuality as a sin that cannot be blessed by God. WION's Palki Sharma decodes the Vatican's aversion to reform.

Gravitas: The Vatican shuts the door on same-sex unions

A group of Roman Catholic Priests have now said that they will continue to bless same-sex couples. Earlier the Vatican said that priests cannot bless same-sex unions and that such blessings are not valid.

Austria's Parish Priests initiative defy Vatican decree

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Gravitas: The Vatican shuts the door on same-sex unions

Austria's Parish Priests initiative defy Vatican decree