VATICAN CITY (CBS) -- Pope Francis' comments on divorce are making headlines.
He is calling for a more open Church, one that embraces people who are divorced and remarried.
Under Catholic teachings, unless a marriage is annulled, Catholics who are divorced and remarried are barred from receiving communion.
READ: Complete CBS Philly Papal Visit 2015 Coverage
In October, bishops will meet to review the ban.
Pope Francis Calls For More 'Open' Church That Embraces Those Divorced And Remarried
/ CBS Philadelphia
VATICAN CITY (CBS) -- Pope Francis' comments on divorce are making headlines.
He is calling for a more open Church, one that embraces people who are divorced and remarried.
Under Catholic teachings, unless a marriage is annulled, Catholics who are divorced and remarried are barred from receiving communion.
READ: Complete CBS Philly Papal Visit 2015 Coverage
In October, bishops will meet to review the ban.
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