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Sir Elton Hercules John CH CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums. John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the world's best-selling music artists. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the United States, 58 Billboard Top 40 singles, 27 Top 10 singles, four of which peaked at number two and nine of which reached number one. His tribute single "Candle in the Wind 1997", rewritten in dedication to Diana, Princess of Wales, sold over 33 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling single in the history of the UK and US singles charts. He has also produced records and occasionally acted in films. John owned Watford F.C. from 1976 to 1987 and from 1997 to 2002, and is an honorary life president of the club.
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Elton John criticises “hypocrisy” of Vatican refusing to bless gay marriage

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Elton John has criticised the Vatican over its decision not to allow gay marriage in the Catholic church.Replying to a question on whether Catholic priests could bless homosexual couples, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) said today (March 15) that same-sex nuptials “cannot be considered licit”.The formal response from the Vatican’s orthodoxy office, which has been approved by Pope Francis, claimed that “God does not and cannot bless sin”.

Last year, the pope endorsed gay civil unions during a documentary interview (via The Guardian).Taking to Instagram this afternoon, John shared screenshots of news articles on the Vatican’s response while highlighting its apparent “hypocrisy”.A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn)“How.

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