Pope Francis sought to clarify the declaration on blessings of couples in “irregular situations” in his address today to the plenary assembly of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Many Ugandan Catholics oppose Pope Francis' approval of same-sex blessings. LGBTQ Ugandans have fled to neighboring countries to escape homophobia.

This week on “Jesuitical,” Father Alex Santora, a pastor in Hoboken, N.J., joins Zac and Ashley to explain how “Fiducia Supplicans” is being received in his parish.

In this roundtable episode of “Inside the Vatican,” hosts Colleen Dulle and Gerard O’Connell, and America national correspondent Michael J. O’Loughlin dive into the reactions to “Fiducia Supplicans,” the Vatican's declaration on same-sex blessings.

How can the church unite clarity of teaching with pastoral closeness to people in their struggles?

'Fiducia Supplicans' does not alter church teaching on marriage, but it does encourage pastors to accompany others on their journeys in new ways that are simpatico with the pastoral vision of Pope Francis.