Pope Issues New Guidance On Sex And Marriage

Pope Francis says Catholics should use their conscience - not strict rules - when deciding on their attitude to sex and marriage. But in new Church guidelines on family life, the Pontiff's approach to homosexuality remains the same.
In a 256-page document called The Joy of Love, the Pope strongly reiterates the Church's opposition to the legal recognition of gay relationships.
Elsewhere, Francis makes clear he wants nothing short of a revolution in the way priests deal with followers.
He says the church must no longer sit in judgement and "throw stones" against those who fail to live up to the ideals of marriage and family life.