Vatican survey asks Catholics to weigh in on hot-button social issues
Friday, December 6, 2013 Last updated: Friday December 6, 2013, 11:24 PM
BY HANNAN ADELY
STAFF WRITER
The Record
The Vatican is asking Catholics to participate in a global survey about the modern family that looks at topics such as birth control, divorce and same-sex marriage, but participation in New Jersey depends on where one goes to church.
The survey, which deals with the social challenges the church faces, reflects new leadership under Pope Francis, experts say. Among other questions, the survey asks about acceptance of teachings on family planning; church attitudes toward same-sex unions; sacraments for divorcees who remarry; and the place of family prayer in today’s culture.