Let us remind you that Pope Francis, considered a controversial figure by some circles associated with the Church, earlier allowed women to serve at the altar and to distribute Holy Communion. during mass. This time, an Argentinian priest made a decision that some clergy believe could be a real milestone for women.
Pope Francis has decreed that from now on women will be able to participate and vote in the upcoming Synod. Until now, this was an activity reserved only for male hierarchs of the Church. After giving decision-making rights to women in the Church by the current pope, five religious sisters will take part in the next meeting of bishops. The meeting will take place between 4 and 29 October this year.
Pope Francis’ “revolution”? 50 percent The Synod will be women
As the secretary of the Synod, Cardinal Mario Grech, emphasized, 21 percent of the participants in the meeting will not be bishops. He has to participate in it 70 lay representatives who will be able to vote – it is also a decision of the pope, considered “breakthrough”. 50 percent. the lay representatives are to be women.
Synod. What he does?
The task of the Synod is to advise the Catholic Church. The assembly is convened by the pope, and representatives of episcopates from different parts of the world participate in it. Until now, this was a privilege reserved only for men. Previously, women could only listen to the proceedings and ask questions. Now they also have the right to vote. media, including “Gazeta Wyborcza”, call Francis’ decision “an unprecedented event” and “revolution”.
Synods of bishops have been convened since 1965, when Paul VI took over the apostolic see.
Source: Gazeta Wyborcza
Source: Gazeta
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