Pope Francis opens a big Vatican meeting on the church's future and says 'everyone' is welcome
Wednesday, 4 October 2023 Pope Francis opened a big meeting on the future of the Catholic Church on Wednesday by saying it was in need of repair to make it a place of welcome for "everyone, everyone, everyone", not a rigid barricade riven by fears and ideology. Francis presided over a solemn Mass in St. Peter's Square to formally open the meeting, which progressives are hoping will lead to more women in leadership roles and conservatives are warning could split the church.
Pope Francis' progressive vision appears to be amplifying the vulnerabilities of Vatican II. The ongoing Synod on Synodality raises concerns, with some fearing it as a part of a broader..
Mexicans take their pets to church to be blessed on World Animal Day in the western Jalisco state. The activities take place at the Saint Francis of Assisi church in Zapopan, as World Animal Day is..
Pope Calls Out US Over ‘Irresponsible’ Actions , Regarding Climate Change.
While addressing U.N. world leaders on Oct. 4,
the pope singled out America for excess
carbon emissions, 'The Hill'..
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Wednesday, 4 October 2023
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