It’s official: change has come to the Catholic Church.

Pope Francis has stunned the world again. This time he is asking for parish-level feedback on some of the most divisive of Church teachings, including same-sex marriages, contraceptives and divorce.

Let me repeat that: the Pope and the Vatican want to hear from lay faithful across the world on their opinions about gay marriage, contraceptive use and divorce.

Buckle up, folks. The Second Vatican Council is just beginning.

Joshua McElwee from the National Catholic Reporter has the full story.