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Pope sees “hypocrisy” in those who criticise LGBT blessings

Vatican City Reuters Pope Francis said he sees “hypocrisy” in criticism of his decision to allow priests to bless same-sex couples, possibly his most strongly worded defence of the move.  LGBT blessings were authorised last month by a Vatican document called Fiducia Supplicans (Supplicating Trust), but that has met with significant resistance in the Catholic […]

Hypocrisy?

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Christians are often criticised for two things. PICTURE: Kane Reinholdtsen/Unsplash Firstly – being hypocrites – that is, not living out their beliefs. Saying one thing, doing another. The second is bringing their beliefs into politics, or the public square. “You should keep your beliefs private.” Immediately you will notice the problem. To tell someone not […]