Chicago Catholic priest Father Joseph Williams blessed a same-sex couple, citing Vatican's document Fiducia Supplicans and Pope Francis's permission.

Chicago Catholic priest, Father Joseph Williams, blessed a same-sex couple last month, citing the Vatican's recent document Fiducia Supplicans, which allegedly authorizes such blessings. The priest's words and actions seemed fitting for a marriage ceremony. Pope Francis had previously allowed priests to bless same-sex couples under certain circumstances without confusing the ritual with marriage.