Pope Francis Backs Civil Unions for Gay Couples, in Shift for Vatican

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Pope Francis endorsed civil unions for same-sex couples, in a move that is likely to intensify already heated controversy over the Catholic Church’s teaching on homosexuality

“Homosexuals have a right to be a part of the family. They’re children of God and have a right to a family.

Nobody should be thrown out, or be made miserable because of it,” Pope Francis said in a new documentary film, Francesco, which premiered at the Rome Film Festival on Wednesday, according to Catholic News Agency and other outlets.

 

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Why Catholics are not phased by this, and why the Pope’s prudential judgement changes nothing in Church Teaching.

What a disgusting thing to do ! What about Adam and Eve—not Adam and Steve ! Marriage is only between a man and a woman—everything else is an abomination with a Biblical death penalty !

Pontifex we need to pray for the gay couples but not let them think this is supported in the Bible. By you supporting this, you are saying this is ok in God’s eyes. Is this really? Did he not say marriage is between a man and a woman?

He’s totally lost his way. The Catholic Church has prostituted itself to the point it’s no different than secular humanism.

Civil union means “roommate” for Catholics

This Pope is really the devil in disguise. No action on Church sex abuse but he will change church doctrine on homosexuals. Probably 1/3 of the priests are homosexuals. So that will be allowed next!

But Pope Francis wrote that “there are absolutely no grounds for considering homosexual unions to be in any way similar or even remotely analogous to God’s plan for marriage and family.”

Then he shouldn't have any problem with priests being allowed to marry.

The Pope has gone against The Word, same of yesterday, today, tomw. A man shall not lay with another man.Levicitus.Sodomy is a sin.Jesus recognizing sin, said forgiven,but true repentance shall not repeat.Divorced, civil remarried Catholics no Host, but homosex civil,yes?

He said that they are children of God (obvious and true) and that they should not be discriminated against by governments (ie, they can enjoy the benefits of a civil union). He left alone and sacred the sacrament of marriage. This is an entirely overblown reaction.

Pope himself is one of homos

next the Pontifex will ok abortion and Adults marrying children....no absolutes with this one except more money more money and then some more.

Pope Francis for the Supreme Court.

The Pope has not strayed. He didn't call for marriage (but should), he called for legislation as an appropriate step for legal fairness.

RorateCaeli 'they don’t constitute official papal teaching'

RorateCaeli Archbishop Vigano has responded.

wsj USSupremeCourt fbi This is the only reason why Mrs. Francis Pope was elected. Pope knew of XVI knew of the criminal molestation activities in Catholic Church against Boys and Girls. Chose not to intervene. In order to be selected to Chair Catholic Church as Pope Francis.

This is the only reason why Mrs. Francis Pope was elected. Pope knew of XVI knew of the criminal molestation activities in Catholic Church against Boys and Girls. Chose not to intervene. In order to be selected to Chair Catholic Church as Pope Francis.

What ppl don't realize is whenever any priest, pipe, cardinal, etc. Speaks on gay marriage, climate change, or other topic not Dogma (aka coming from God via his word the bible teachings) it is their opinion. They are not speaking on behalf of the Catholic church. Irrevalent.

Is this true or blackmail?

People calm down, he is endorsing civil unions for same-sex couples, he is not changing the sacraments for marriage in the church. Live and let live.

Coming for that LGBTQ money...

Someone needs to hand the pontiff a bible and suggest he read it....

So why not marriage?

Hate the sin not the sinner

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They’re getting closer to allowing priests to get some trim!

It's a dream, I just dreaming

HERESY

Pope's changing religion, since centuries to suit vatican's needs. Not surprising.

Pope has no meaning he is just another man he can not talk about Gods rules like it or not homosexuality is forbidden in all thre religions like Islam Judaism and Christianity and if you don't believe religion don't judge it why are you bothering something that you don't believe

Does this mean pope will now support abortion? He appears to be turning his back on his holy book and catholic religion doctrine, beliefs, etc.

I'm pretty sure Vatican is not sleeping tonight drafting an official statement explaining that pope's words were taken out of context and this is not what he meant 😃.

Seems like an Onion headline.

WSJ, However will he make it an Official Policy for the Catholic Church or is it just his own thoughts on this...?

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Evil Pope Francis

Interesting. So people have been tortured through 2020 years for nothing.

Love is Love

Not a single word from him about Chilean churches burned to the ground. Poor Catholics, that must bear this biased socialist leadership.

Rich, coming from a church that prohibits any form of birth control including condoms. Charity begins at home.

For a church that claims love is the most important thing, it's appalling that it's taken until today to show the slightest appreciation for the love that LGBTQ+ people have.

Separation of Churches & State👏🏼👏🏼PopeFrancis

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JK

This pope deviated from the Bible teaching... he is not a real pope.. so far John Paul is still the best kind , non political pope of all time

I wonder where the embarrassment from Texas TedCruz will come in on this?

It’s about time. Now time for wsj editorial board to do the same.

For the first time, it’s not a rhetorical question when you ask, “is the Pope a Catholic?”

Pope Francis endorsed civil unions for same-sex couples, in a move that is likely to intensify already fever pitch over centuries of dogmatic sadistic judgement the church posits upon gods children.

Folks, Who’s Going To Tell Judge Amy Coney Barrett The Pope Disagrees With Her? Oh, And On The Way Tell The Rest Of The Republican Party As Well. 🤷🏽‍♂️

I am a heterosexual sexual male who still cannot fathom why any guy could prefer another male to a female...but kudos to the Pope saying it perfectly...we are all children of God. a gay couple who treats each other well is better in God's eyes than an abusive hetero relationship

For priests only..

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It starts at home!!

So the Pope can alter a religion that has existed 2,000 years.

He made me lost faith in catholicity and mankind

This isn't anything new! Catholic priest have been homosexuals for the longest time feasting on little boys. The Pontifex is just reconciling his conscience with his minions true nature. Atleast they can now prey on their age mates with the pontiff's blessing.

How about church weddings Pope?

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