Pope Francis says same-sex couples should be allowed to have civil unions.
In a newly released documentary that premiered at the Rome Film Festival, he said same-sex couples had the right to be in a family.
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Before becoming Pope he had supported civil unions but has remained opposed to gay marriage.
The Pope made the remarks in the film Francesco, about his life and work.
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