His Holiness Pope Francis has clearly expressed his support towards the creation of civil union laws that will legalize and provide rights for same-sex couples.
In the feature-length documentary “Francesco”, Pope Francis stated the importance of the creation of a law that will legalize the union of individuals of the same sex who wish to spend their forever together.
“What we have to create is a civil union law. That way they are legally covered,” said Pope Francis in the film that was released in Rome on October 21.
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Reports from the Washington Post revealed that Pope Francis did not make any statements on extending marriage for same-sex couples in the documentary. However, His Holiness welcomed and stated that they
“They’re children of God and have a right to a family. Nobody should be thrown out, or be made miserable because of it,” said His Holiness during his interview with the filmmaker, Evgeny Afineevsky.
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