VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis met with a gay friend and his partner while visiting Washington, the Vatican said Friday, confirming a highly symbolic encounter which occurred a day before the pontiff met prominent gay marriage opponent Kim Davis.
CNN, which first reported the meeting, broadcast a video of the encounter showing the pope and his old friend Yayo Grassi sharing a hug at the Vatican embassy in the US capital.
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