Comments come ahead of vote on Italy civil unions bill
Italian journalist Andrea Tornielli interviewed pontiff
Pontiff made no public mention of criminalization of homosexuality
Synod reiterates opposition to marriage, upholds ‘dignity’ for gays
Gathering took place on eve of bishops’ gathering on the family
Yayo Grassi and partner met with pontiff in D.C.
Francis spoke at World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia
Motorcade expected to pass HQ of nation’s largest LGBT group
Obama to appear with Francis at Executive Mansion on Sept. 23
Vatican has yet to respond to meeting request with LGBT Catholics
