Recent comments by Pope Francis in the documentary “Francesco” on the topic of civil unions have generated some confusion and concern. In response to this, my office recently received the attached memo from Archbishop Gomez, USCCB President, together with a brief letter from the papal nuncio Archbishop Pierre. The letter indicates that the statements of Pope Francis had been edited and decontextualized. The letter further clarifies that the Holy Father did not intend to suggest a change in the Church’s constant teaching on the nature of marriage. I hope this information may prove helpful to you in discussions with the faithful about the topic of marriage.
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