Biden welcomes Pope decision to allow blessings for same-sex couples

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden welcomed the decision by Pope Francis to allow Roman Catholic priests to administer blessings to same-sex couples as long as they are not part of regular Church rituals or liturgies, White House spokesperson Karine Jean Pierre said on Tuesday.

(Reporting By Nandita Bose and Jarrett Renshaw; Editing by Mark Porter)