With a global synod underway, they also call for wider roles for women, stronger bonds of fellowship and a firmer foundation of faith.
Sitting at the top right, Pope Francis participates in the opening session of the 16th General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in the Paul VI Hall at The Vatican, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. Pope Francis is convening a global gathering of bishops and laypeople to discuss the future of the Catholic Church. The Diocese of Salt Lake City sent the Vatican its input for the gathering.to take the pulse of global Catholicism.
In 2021, the charismatic Argentine pope directed every diocese across the world to ask everyone — people in pews, people not in the pews,, former Catholics, priests, nuns, the laity, younger members, older members, non-Catholics and outside observers — to offer their perspective on what the church was doing well, what it needed to improve, and where it should go in the future.
Some parishioners were hesitant to join the conversation for fear of how their answers might be used, but once they felt comfortable, many spoke candidly. Many did mention that “women need a more prominent and respected role in the “church,” the summary noted. “Some view the church as a ‘male-dominated church’ that is reluctant to change, with a remedy being that women should be admitted to ordination to the diaconate and priesthood.”
“In the best of relations, it is familiar, warm and loving. In the middle, it is tepid and at times indifferent. In the worst, it is skeptical, suspect and sadly hateful,” the report said. “These realities are shared equally from both religions. Fortunately, positiveness is predominant and encouraged by both churches. The negative speaks to a fearfulness and small-mindedness, and we need to be on guard so that we may charitably advance the good.
Utah Catholics are working on being more welcoming and engaging young people, especially single adults.the pope told the assembled bishops in the opening of the summit
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