The Vatican’s decree on same-sex unions

The Vatican announced yesterday that Catholic priests will not bless same sex unions. Given Pope Francis’s welcoming stance on LGTBQ issues, many Catholics are confused about the church’s new decree. Plus, what’s behind European countries halting the Astra-Zeneca vaccine. And, coming back from maternity leave in a pandemic. Guests: National Catholic Reporter correspondent Christopher White, and Axios' David Lawler and Kim Hart. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Vatican: Priests can't bless gay unions because God "cannot bless sin" 1 big thing: What's happening with AstraZeneca's vaccine? "Returning" from maternity leave during the pandemic Senate confirms Deb Haaland as interior secretary in historic first Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices