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The Liberal Pope?

Pope Francis has stunned the laity and clerical leaders by saying that the Roman Catholic Church is "obsessed" by abortion, same-sex marriage and contraception. But church doctrine remains the same. The Pope made his remarks in an extensive interview published by 16 Jesuit journals around the world -- with his editorial approval.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Pope Francis has stunned the laity and clerical leaders by saying that the Roman Catholic Church is "obsessed" by abortion, same-sex marriage and contraception. But church doctrine remains the same. The Pope made his remarks in an extensive interview published by 16 Jesuit journals around the world -- with his editorial approval. Stephen Schneck is Director of the Institute for Policy Research and Catholic Studies at Catholic University of America.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Anna Scott

    Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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    Kerry Cavanaugh

    editorial writer at the Los Angeles Times

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    Stephen Schneck

    Catholic University of America

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