Historic Vatican gathering punts on LGBTQ+ issues
The Synod of Synodality was supposed to decide important doctrinal issues but instead upset most, observers say.
October 28, 2024
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The Synod of Synodality was supposed to decide important doctrinal issues but instead upset most, observers say.
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