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April 8, 2016

Pope Calls on Church to Be More Open to "Irregular" Families
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Pope Francis has issued a widely anticipated proclamation on family
life, in which he calls on priests to make the church more inviting to
single parents, LGBT people and unmarried couples. He also calls on
governments to provide public healthcare and education in order to
support families. Pope Francis did not, however, advance the church's
position on a range of social issues, including contraception and the
role of women in the church. He also makes a point saying that unions
between same-sex couples are not marriages.
Topics:Pope Francis

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