Vatican will seek Catholics’ input on wide range of family issues
The Vatican plans to ask a range of questions on topics related to the family, including divorce, artificial contraception and same-sex marriage.
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The Vatican plans to ask a range of questions on topics related to the family, including divorce, artificial contraception and same-sex marriage.
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