In 2021, the DDF, with Francis’ approval, clarified that it is not possible for the Church to bless same-sex unions, because God “does not and cannot bless sin.” But in his July response to the recent dubia, he seemed to endorse the possibility. It might seem unlikely, except that when Belgian bishops published a ritual for just such blessings, the pope said nothing. So, tacitly, Francis has already permitted them.