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Pope Francis explained that a synod of bishops is a “spiritual exercise,” a period for discernment of how the Holy Spirit is speaking, and for self-examination regarding the motive beyond positions.
The Brazilian cardinal, a long-time proponent of ordaining married priests, told a Brazilian publication ‘this matter will have to be developed and completed’ through discussions with Pope Francis and Vatican officials.
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Bishop Erwin Kräutler made his case Wednesday for the priestly ordination of married men in the region.
COMMENTARY: The Synod for Amazonia: Comments Concerning the Instrumentum Laboris; Part 3 of a Series
Bishop Erwin Kräutler, understood to be the principal author of the synod’s working document, supports women’s ordination and also says he believes two-thirds of Amazonia’s bishops are in favor of ordaining married men to bring the Eucharist to remote areas without priests.
The new 64-page instrumentum laboris, which will form the basis of discussion at the Oct. 6-27 synod, focuses on themes such as inculturation, ‘ecological conversion’ and synodality.
Speaking aboard the papal plane from Panama to Rome, Francis said exception could only be considered for remote locales.
Prompted by the shortage of priests, some in the Church are considering opening up ordination to a larger pool of men to provide the Mass and sacraments.
COMMENTARY: A modification in response to pastoral failure within the Latin rite would be a brand-new step.
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