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New York Times: Pope Francis, in shift for church, voices support for same-sex civil unions

By New York Times.

Published Oct. 22, 2020 at 12:48 am

Pope Francis speaks with attendees as he leaves after holding a limited public audience at the San Damaso courtyard in The Vatican on Sept. 2, 2020 during the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus.

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Pope Francis expressed support for same-sex civil unions in remarks made in a documentary that premiered on Wednesday, a significant break from his predecessors that staked out new ground for the church in its recognition of gay people.