Italian synodal assembly ends in stand-off over final document

“An appropriate amount of time is needed to mature [the text] and to respond to expectations.”

The second session of the Italian Synodal Assembly ended Thursday in a stand-off over a draft final document Thursday, leaving organizers to agree to drafting a new document to be voted on in October.

Participants at the second assembly of the Italian synodal path. Credit: Calvarese/SIR

The assembly was expected to vote on a final document on April 3, but…