CNN Around the World September 19, 2013 16:03:00
Only on issues related to abortion, gay marriage, and the use of contraceptive methods i've not spoken much about these things and i was reprimanded for that. it's not necessary to talk about these issues all the time. that seems like an extraordinary message to those who use religion in a political way because that has been the political platform of the church for some time now. >> well, it's the theological platform of the church. when we first read those comments in "america" magazine in the english translation, we were stunned. it's a blunt pope. a pope speaking from his heart. it's a pope...