Pope Francis criticizes “rigid ideologies” days after allowing blessings for same-sex couples
Pope Francis Warns Against Rigid Ideological Positions Days after allowing same-sex blessings, Pope Francis warned on Thursday against “rigid ideological positions” that can prevent the Church from seeing reality and moving forward. Francis, who turned 87 on Sunday, made his comments in his traditional Christmas greeting to members of the Curia, the Vatican’s central administration. …