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15/09/2014
The ceremony at the Vatican involved 20 couples, some of which who were cohabiting and at least one couple who had a child.
It is said to be the first papal marriage ceremony of its kind to take place in 14 years and it comes just weeks before Catholic bishops from around the world are to meet to discuss the church's teachings on family matters.
During Sunday's event, Pope Francis took each couple through their vows in turn.
According to AFP news agency, Pope Francis told the couples that marriage was "not an easy road, it's sometimes a contentious trip, but that's life."
He added that while families are the "bricks that build society", the church should also be forgiving towards those who have sex outside marriage, for example.
The last wedding to be presided over by a pope was in 2000, by John Paul II.
(JP/MH)
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Pope Francis Holds Mass Wedding
Pope Francis has held a mass wedding at St Peter's Basilica in Rome.The ceremony at the Vatican involved 20 couples, some of which who were cohabiting and at least one couple who had a child.
It is said to be the first papal marriage ceremony of its kind to take place in 14 years and it comes just weeks before Catholic bishops from around the world are to meet to discuss the church's teachings on family matters.
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During Sunday's event, Pope Francis took each couple through their vows in turn.
According to AFP news agency, Pope Francis told the couples that marriage was "not an easy road, it's sometimes a contentious trip, but that's life."
He added that while families are the "bricks that build society", the church should also be forgiving towards those who have sex outside marriage, for example.
The last wedding to be presided over by a pope was in 2000, by John Paul II.
(JP/MH)
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