Pope Francis has issued a widely anticipated proclamation on family life, in which he calls on priests to make the church more inviting to single parents, LGBT people and unmarried couples. He also calls on governments to provide public healthcare and education in order to support families. Pope Francis did not, however, advance the church’s position on a range of social issues, including contraception and the role of women in the church. He also makes a point saying that unions between same-sex couples are not marriages.