“Homosexuals have a right to be part of the family. They’re children of God and have a right to a family. Nobody should be thrown out, or be made miserable because of it.” Pope calls for civil unions for same-sex couples, in major departure from Vatican doctrine.

+ Not all Catholics are moving in that direction. For example, the woman about to get a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court. AP: Barrett was trustee at private school with anti-gay policies. Maybe Biden should pack the court with the Pope.