(RNS) — Pope Francis’ plan is for ordinary Catholics to have their say. It begins with the coming synod, which opens in Rome on Oct. 9 and in every diocese in the world on Oct. 17. The problem: No one seems to know about it. The bigger problem: U.S. bishops don’t seem to care. It’s called “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission.” While Pope Francis truly wants all Catholics to pray and talk about the needs of today’s church, his plan depends on diocesan participation. As the U.S. bishops fulminate over which Catholic politician can receive Communion, they’ve done little to plan for the worldwide discussion on the needs of the church. They were asked to get organized last May. They haven’t.
Pope Francis wants every Catholic to have a say. Why haven’t US Catholics heard about it?
Pope Francis wants every Catholic to have a say. Why haven’t US Catholics heard about it?
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