Cork priest will bless the union of same-sex couples despite Vatican stance

Fr Hazlewood said the Pope's response to the question of whether Catholic clergy can bless gay unions was “so disappointing" 

A representative of the Association of Catholic Priests, Fr Tim Hazlewood has said the Pope is in a difficult position but for a lot of people and families it's very disappointing. 

A representative of the Association of Catholic Priests, Fr Tim Hazlewood, has said he would bless the union of same-sex couples despite the Vatican ruling it out this week, saying the church 'cannot bless sin'.

“If Christ was with us now, he would do the caring, the loving thing,” Fr Hazelwood said.