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  • October 24, 2020October 24, 2020

Pope Francis, in Shift for Church, Voices Support for Same-Sex Civil Unions

The comments, shown in a new documentary, are the strongest yet from a pontificate that has taken a more tolerant and inclusive tone. By Jason Horowitz Oct. 21, 2020 Updated 6:05 p.m

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