...from the attached article...
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In his homily on Saturday morning he called for "an ever more symphonic and synodal Church".
Using the metaphor of an orchestra, Francis appeared to refer to divisions between progressives and conservatives in the 1.3 billion member Church, saying one section or instrument cannot play alone or drown out the others.
It was his job, as "conductor" to listen and try to achieve a "creative fidelity".
The Oct. 4-29 synod has been in preparation for two years, during which Catholics around the world were asked about their vision for the future of the Church.
Proponents have welcomed the consultations as an opportunity to change the Church's power dynamics and give a greater voice to lay Catholics, including women, and people on the margins of society.
Conservatives say the process has been a waste of time, may erode the hierarchical structure of the nearly 1.3 billion-member Church and in the long run could dilute traditional doctrine. A second final session will be held in 2024.
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The number of "Practicing" Catholics is diminishing and IMO it started with the pedophilia scandal and Church leadership being more concerned with the "Brand" of Catholicism than actually "Walking the Talk"...trust and faith in the institution was lost. Francis is trying to turn that around by choosing leaders who are willing to actually engage their 'flocks' and help them deal with real world challenges. Hopefully, they will carry on his vision of action and ministry to ALL.
Link: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/pope-francis-cements-legacy-stamps-church-future-with-new-cardinals-2023-09-30/