The synod is not an attempt to 'depart from the sacred patrimony of the truth received from the Fathers,' but must avoid becoming either 'a rigid Church, which arms itself against the world and looks backward' or 'a lukewarm Church, which surrenders to the fashions of the world'
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis called on Catholic leaders on Wednesday, October 4, to set aside politics and work to make the Church more welcoming for all, as he opened a global meeting that conservative critics say risks “poisoning” the faith.
The synod was not an attempt to “depart from the sacred patrimony of the truth received from the Fathers”, he said. But the Church must avoid becoming either “a rigid Church, which arms itself against the world and looks backward” or “a lukewarm Church, which surrenders to the fashions of the world”.
Two days before the synod started, five of the Church’s 242 cardinals disclosed they had sent a letter to the Pope demanding clarifications on blessing for same-sex couples, the role of women and other issues. Discussions will run through this month and resume in October 2024. A papal document will follow, most likely in 2025, meaning changes in Church teaching, if any, would be a long way off.
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