In a major shift for the Catholic Church, Pope Francis backed civil unions for same-sex couples in a new documentary that aired in Rome. “Homosexuals have a right to be part of the family,” the pontiff said in “Francesco,” a documentary about his life. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports for TODAY. » Subscribe to TODAY: http://on.today.com/SubscribeToTODAY » Watch the latest from TODAY: http://bit.ly/LatestTODAY About: TODAY brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on money, health and parenting. We wake up every morning to give you and your family all you need to start your day. If it matters to you, it matters to us. We are in the people business. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive TODAY archival footage & our original web series. Connect with TODAY Online! Visit TODAY's Website: http://on.today.com/ReadTODAY Find TODAY on Facebook: http://on.today.com/LikeTODAY Follow TODAY on Twitter: http://on.today.com/FollowTODAY Follow TODAY on Instagram: http://on.today.com/InstaTODAY Follow TODAY on Pinterest: http://on.today.com/PinTODAY #PopeFrancis #CivilUnions #TodayShow Pope Francis Endorses Civil Unions For Same-Sex Couples | TODAY
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