Pope Francis selects US allies and LGBTQ+ advocate for Synod on Synodality
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Catholic News Agency
The Vatican has released the full list of participants for the upcoming Synod on Synodality assembly in October. Pope Francis personally chose nearly a third of the 364 voting delegates, including American Jesuit Father James Martin, Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller, and Cardinal Blase Cupich. For the first time, laypeople will be full members and have the ability to vote on the final document. The assembly will discuss topics such as women deacons, priestly celibacy, and LGBTQ outreach. The synod will be divided into two sessions, with conclusions reached in 2024.