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Pope Francis: Amazon Synod Was for Discernment, Not Fighting on Married Priests
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.