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Tim Kaine: Roman Catholic Church Will Eventually Accept Gay Marriage

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WASHINGTON -- Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine says he believes the Roman Catholic Church will eventually drop its opposition to same-sex marriage.

Kaine, a Catholic, made his prediction while speaking with the gay activist group, the Human Rights Campaign.

He noted that Pope Francis has said he wouldn't "judge" gay priests. Kaine added that God declared in Genesis that mankind was "very good."

He went on to tell the crowd of about 3,700 that "a Clinton, Kaine administration would push for the passage of the Federal Equality Act to ensure that all of the non-discrimination provisions in law, not one or the other, but every last one of them applies to prohibit discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation."

Chad Griffin, president of the Human Rights Campaign, echoed that sentiment and praised Kaine for his stance on marriage.

"As part of the most pro-equality presidential ticket in American history, Tim Kaine will help ensure another four years of unprecedented progress for LGBTQ equality in this country and around the world," he said. 

Kaine also drew a stark difference between himself and the GOP nominee Donald Trump.

"Donald Trump is no friend to this community, and he's no friend to the value of equality," Kaine charged.

The once pro-traditional marriage politician came out in support of gay marriage in 2013.

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