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Inside Pope Francis’ Shift on Catholic Blessings of Same-Sex Couples
Pope Francis spoke with L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics and their supporters for years before letting priests bless same-sex couples. But the move’s timing also owed something to its conservative opponents.