Pope Francis Calls for Civil Union Laws To ‘Legally’ Cover Same-Sex Couples
In a change from centuries of Vatican policy, Pope Francis has said that he supports civil union laws for same-sex couples. The pope, who has become known for his socially liberal ideology, said in a recent documentary…
In a change from centuries of Vatican policy, Pope Francis has said that he supports civil union laws for same-sex couples.
The pope, who has become known for his socially liberal ideology, said in a recent documentary, “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,” according to the Catholic News Agency.
He added, “What we have to create is a civil union law. That way they are legally covered. I stood up for that.” The documentary is titled “Francesco” and will be released in the United States on Sunday.
Pope Francis has butted heads with President Donald Trump on occasion. The pope questioned Trump’s faith, previously saying, “A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be, and not building bridges, is not Christian.”
Trump later called the pope’s remarks “disgraceful” and said that the Mexican government is “using the pope as a pawn.”