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As Synod’s End Nears, Progressives Brace for Disappointment — And Blame Organizers, by Jonathan Liedl – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

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Pope Francis greets cardinal-elect Timothy Radcliffe in October 2023.OP.org. Diane Montagna. Source: X

By Jonathan Liedl, National Catholic Register, October 23, 2024

Jonathan Liedl is senior editor for the Register. His background includes state Catholic conference work, three years of seminary formation, and tutoring at a university Christian study center. …

 

With hot-button issues sidelined and major changes seemingly off the table, progressive Catholics feel led astray by synod organizers’ grand promises.

Jonathan LiedlFor progressive Catholics hoping for dramatic changes in the Church, the Synod on Synodality was supposed to usher in a new springtime.

Instead, with the final document set to be approved this Saturday, those who have advocated for things like women deacons and the acceptance of same-sex relations are bracing for a “final cold shower.”

That’s the image used by Vatican journalist Franca Giansoldati to describe the widespread disappointment among progressives that seems to be setting in within and around the synod hall.

Stories of disillusionment within Paul VI Hall have trickled out to the media, including a minority of delegates who support women’s ordination tearfully imploring for change and aggressively challenging those they perceive as resistant. Outside, reform groups have released critical statements about the fact that major shifts appear unlikely to happen. …

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