Monday, December 18, 2023

Benediction And Bagels

By Miss Kubelik

Somehow, the world keeps spinning forward: Pope Francis gave approval today to priestly blessings of same-sex couples. It's a baby step for the Vatican — they're far from an actual endorsement of marriage equality — but who cares? If it's heresy to right wingers, we're here for it.

There was no seismic reaction to Frankie's proclamation here in Quebec, since the province pretty much gave the Church its walking papers during the Quiet Revolution. But Catholic influences are everywhere in Montreal, and the holiday season often inspires folks here to pause and consider the lives of the saints. Here's one without whom life would be a lot less delicious. (Click here.) We cats PURR.

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