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Pope Francis leads mass at St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican to celebrate Epiphany, the Christian holiday marking the Three Kings' visit to Jesus. Francis leads prayers, hymns and blesses an incense thurible during the early part of the service. IMAGES
Pope Francis officially declared support for civil unions for same-sex couples for the first time. The Pope made the groundbreaking remarks in a documentary film that was released on Wednesday. Pope Francis said: "Homosexual people have a right to be in a family. Nobody should be thrown out or be made miserable over it". He went on to say: "What we have to create is a civil union law. That way they are legally covered". The Pope has suggested in the past that he is not against civil unions, but this is the first time he has directly come out in favor of them. The documentary, "Francesco" was released Wednesday in Rome.
Pope Francis breaks protocol after landing in Panama City to greet faithful gathered at the airport for his arrival. IMAGES
Pope Francis holds mass for new cardinals, telling them to serve the marginalized and urging them not to become a closed caste. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
During a pre-Christmas address to the Curia, Pope Francis used strong words to announce his plans to reform the current way things are done at the Vatican. There was no applause afterwards.
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