Navigating Political Calculations and Ideological Battles: Pope Francis Urges Church to Embrace Synodality for Renewal

Pope Francis opened the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Vatican City, urging participants to avoid political calculations and ideological battles. He emphasized the need to communicate God's message of salvation to the world and called for the purification and repair of the Catholic Church. The synod, which is part of Pope Francis's efforts to foster dialogue within the Church, will produce a document with recommendations for the pope's consideration. However, the inclusion of diverse perspectives has caused discontent among some believers, leading to formal requests for clarification on doctrine.