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Roman Catholic bishops have completed a synod on the family, reaching a compromise on the divisive issue of divorce. Doctrine towards divorcees has been softened but there is no change in the church's stance on homosexuality. John Smeaton, co-founder of the lay Catholic group Voice of the Family, is critical of the changes. Speaking on the Today Programme Mr Smeaton says “Jesus Christ’s teaching cannot change�. “The Pope serves the unchangeable truth of Christ’s teaching… he’s not master of it, he doesn’t change it�, he added.
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