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What the ‘ff’? Why the USCCB split over a footnote, and why it matters 

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The Pillar
Jun 17, 2021
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The U.S. bishops on Thursday afternoon discussed amendments to a draft pastoral framework for ministry on marriage and family life before voting on the document. 

Some conference-watchers predicted a lengthy and pointed debate. They were wrong: What we got was less than 15 minutes’ discussion on a footnote citation of Pope Francis’ document Amoris Laetiti

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