In the end, Pope Francis’ big summit dodged big issues: women’s ordination, priestly marriage, LGBTQ Catholics
Vatican gathering never sought to answer the church’s hot-button questions, but it achieved its goal of promoting dialogue.
(Gregorio Borgia | AP) Pope Francis poses for a picture with the participants of the Synod of Synodality at the Vatican Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. The historic gathering has concluded with a summary that avoided a number of hot-button topics.