Catholics react to Pope Francis' document on family life

Around the world, Catholics reacted today to a sweeping document in which Pope Francis said they must be guided by their own informed consciences and not rely exclusively on church doctrine to negotiate the complexities of sex, marriage and family life. Here's what some of them had to say:

"I totally agree with the pope. This is the core value of Christ and he is reminding us as a servant of God. If you follow your conscience you will be self-driven in your faith. You cannot love when you are not willing to love. For me to achieve the sacrament I have to be willing to do it without coercion," said Irene Ndunge, 42, in Nairobi, Kenya

"I am in favor of compassion and meeting people where they are, but I am must say I am little bit worried that people must decide themselves what they want to do," said Bernadette Huelsenbeck, 78, in Johannesburg

"He's communicating with the people as they live their lives. Coming from South America, he understands what it's like living in a poor country," said Lawrence Finnegan, 68, speaking outside Philadelphia's Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.