Pope Francis Promotes Civil Unions for Same-Sex Couples in New Documentary

Pope Francis is well known for his more casual approach to the papacy and tolerant tone toward homosexuality, but a new documentary reveals his support for civil union laws for same-sex couples.

The documentary entitled “Francesco” premiered today in Rome and chronicles the story of how Jorge Mario Bergoglio has addressed issues facing him as the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State.

In the film, Francis reiterated his support for the L.G.B.T. community calling them ‘children of God’ and saying homosexuals have a right...