VATICAN CITY ∙ The extraordinary three-week synod convened by Pope Francis has begun with a declaration that reforms are needed in the church so that everyone has a place. It started with a Mass in St. Peter’s Square presided over by the Pope.
The Pope called on us to stand firm and united in the power of the Holy Spirit, even though there may be differences. He also mentioned the life of St. Francis of Assisi, who faced divisions and conflicts in the Church through prayer and works of mercy. With this, it was rumored that there will be discussions in the meeting that will pave the way for strong decisions.
There was an interpretation that women would be given space in key positions including the extraordinary synod and deaconship. There has been criticism that women, who handle the lion’s share of the church’s services including schools and hospitals, are kept out of the priesthood and high positions. There are those who point out that women held the office of deacon in the ancient church. A group of believers raised the banner ‘Give Priesthood to Women’ during Mass in St. Peter’s Square.
It is hoped that the synod will become an opportunity to give a rightful place to groups including LGBTQ. Pope Francis stated in his introductory speech that the synod will not be held with prejudices, and he repeated 3 times that ‘the Church that includes all’. American Cardinal Raymond Brook criticized that the reforms proposed by the Pope are political rather than divine and ecclesiastical. However, the Pope also said that the church fathers should not be afraid of the questions raised by the new world.
Reduce global warming: Pope to world leaders
VATICAN CITY – In an encyclical, the Pope urged world leaders to fight global warming, which is moving towards a point of no return. The circular is ahead of the United Nations meeting in Dubai on November 30 to discuss this issue. The feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, who considered environmental protection a prayer, called on leaders to be sincere in their pledge to control climate change.
The magazine also shares scientific information on global warming, criticizing the fact that we have already done irreparable damage to nature. In 2015, ahead of the Paris climate summit, Pope Francis wrote an encyclical on global warming. Following this, strong measures were put forward by the UN.
English Summary : Three week long extraordinary synod begins in vatican
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2023-10-04 22:35:50
