#papalinfallibility

Pope Francis’ recent call for a civil union law for gay couples is a radical shift from his own previous position and stands opposed to the Catholic teaching about gay marriages.

Pope Francis’ opinion invoked a barrage of condemnation from both the Catholic and the Protestant leaders.

Would there be a ramification to Pope’s opinion? Would Pope’s call for a civil union law enforce a change in the Catholic doctrine and would the Catholic Church be obligated to accept and approve gay marriages?