Opening Amazon synod, Francis warns against being 'smothered by ashes' defending status quo

Opening Amazon synod, Francis warns against being 'smothered by ashes' defending status quo

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by Joshua J. McElwee

Oct 6, 2019

Opening a monthlong gathering of Catholic bishops expected to consider controversial issues such as the ordaining of married priests on a regional basis, Pope Francis Oct. 6 warned the 185 prelates taking part against being "smothered by the ashes of fear and concern" in defense of the church's status quo.