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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Pope Francis on Family Matters

    Pope Francis released a major new paper on family issues today. It’s called “The Joy of Love.” It calls for a more accepting, less judgmental Catholic Church. In it, the Pope opens the door for divorced, remarried Catholics to be fully integrated back into the church, but still condemns gay marriage. Will it change how priests think and behave?

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    By Madeleine Brand • Apr 8, 2016 • 1 min read

    Pope Francis released a major new paper on family issues today. It’s called “The Joy of Love.” It calls for a more accepting, less judgmental Catholic Church. In it, the Pope opens the door for divorced, remarried Catholics to be fully integrated back into the church, but still condemns gay marriage. Will it change how priests think and behave?

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    Pope Francis On Love, Marriage and Divorce, and the Art of the Car Chase
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    3. 17:16LA’s Love Affair with the Car Chase
    4. 25:45Friday Film: 'The Invitation,' 'Hardcore Henry,' 'The Boss'
    5. 37:28Journey Inside 'A Space Program'
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Producer, 'The Document'

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      Anna Scott

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    The full episode

    1 of 5
    Pope Francis On Love, Marriage and Divorce, and the Art of the Car Chase
    1. 0:00Pope Francis on Family MattersYou’re reading this
    2. 8:27What Happens to LA’s Food Waste
    3. 17:16LA’s Love Affair with the Car Chase
    4. 25:45Friday Film: 'The Invitation,' 'Hardcore Henry,' 'The Boss'
    5. 37:28Journey Inside 'A Space Program'
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