America Magazine Podcast: Why Pope Francis is insisting on synod secrecy

First, Gerry highlights the opening address by Jesuit Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich. As the chief rapporteur, Cardinal Hollerich plays a crucial role in framing the synod’s discussions and synthesizing various elements. “Francis has said time and time again, this is an ecclesial event, a spiritual event; it’s not a debating club, it’s not a discussion club, it’s not a parliament. We see this very clearly,” Gerry asserts. “Cardinal Hollerich says, ‘We are here to discern, but we can’t discern without praying.’”…

Link to article and podcast:

https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/10/09/pope-francis-synod-synodality-secrecy-246238?utm_source=piano&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2928&pnespid=uaZ4USFHPaJByvTBqS_rAZuVvBawCcRrdfG.kOA29xhmRx0O5IDTqcz3a_7jfkU1Dv5iRio1

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