Draft synodal text: Bishops to push back on ‘discernment of controversial issues’
Synodal delegates are set to discuss amendments to a 40-page draft report, with several participants flagging areas of concern
Delegates to the synod on synodality will begin debate Thursday evening over their proposed amendments to a draft “synthesis report” that aims to summarize their month-long meeting in Rome — and to make recommendations to Pope Francis regarding the exercise of “synodality” in the life of the Church.

After proposed amendments are considered by the synod’s…
