Published 4 years ago

Pope Francis calls for civil union law for same-sex couples, in shift from Vatican stance

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In a documentary that premiered Wednesday in Rome, Pope Francis called for the passage of civil union laws for same-sex couples, departing from the position of the Vatican’s doctrinal office and the pope’s predecessors on the issue.

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Times of India

Pope endorses same-sex civil unions in new documentary film

Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco,” which premiered Wednesday at the Rome Film Festival.The papal thumbs-up came midway through the film that delves into issues Francis cares about most, including the environment, poverty, migration, racial and income inequality, and the people most affected by discrimination.

4 years ago·India

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BBC News

Pope Francis indicates support for same-sex 'civil unions'

"They are children of God and have a right to a family," Pope Francis says in a new documentary.

4 years ago·United Kingdom

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Yahoo News

Pope says homosexuals should be covered by civil union laws

4 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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News18 India

Pope Supports Right of Gay Couples to Enter Into Legally Recognised Civil Unions

But Francis has always voiced opposition to gay marriage, saying that marriage should only be between a man and woman.

4 years ago·India

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The Guardian

Pope Francis backs same-sex civil unions

Pontiff’s endorsement likely to further enrage his conservative opponents in Catholic churchPope Francis has backed same-sex civil unions in a move that is likely to further enrage his conservative opponents in the Catholic church.His endorsement came in an interview in a documentary film, Francesco, which premiered at the Rome film festival on Wednesday.Continue reading...

4 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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