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VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis , back from his summer break, is beginning a hectic few months of travel and major debate over the future direction of the Catholic Church. Some Vatican watchers see an ageing pope out to cement his legacy of opening up the Church to the modern world.
"Much of Francis's agenda over the past few years has been devoted to the upcoming meeting of bishops, known formally as a synod. It is part of a first-of-its-kind Vatican consultation process with Catholics across the globe, launched by the pope in 2021.October's meeting will consider issues raised in the consultations such as the Church's sexual teachings, its opposition to birth control, and treatment of LGBT Catholics.
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