Pope Francis' latest surprise: a survey on the modern family

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By Tracy Connor, Staff Writer, NBC News

Pope Francis is shaking things up again.

The pontiff with a penchant for surprises is making new waves by launching a survey of his flock on issues facing modern families — from gay marriage to divorce.

Very specific questions are being sent to parishes around the globe in preparation for next year's synod of bishops, a grassroots effort that experts say is unprecedented.

"It's fascinating," said Thomas Groome, a professor of theology at Boston College.

"It's pretty astonishing," agreed Marianne Duddy-Burke, executive director of the gay Catholic organization DignityUSA.

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1. If I was Pope Francis

I woud never turn my back on the American Bishops, and would do body cavity searches on them!