Le Figaro: Francis’ Synod Is Made by Old Men

The instrumentum laboris of Francis’ Synod on synodality “clearly shows” how old its authors are, writes Étienne de Montety in LeFigaro.fr (August 14).

He doubts that the synod is representative of the spiritual concerns of the thousands of participants in the August 15 Lourdes pilgrimages or Lisbon’s World Youth Days.

“Let's be frank,” de Montety answers, “these issues of ‘structure’ and organisation do not concern them.”

He explains to Francis that these young people are the “Church of tomorrow”. They want to deepen their faith, they are eager to receive the sacraments in liturgies that are beautiful, joyful and contemplative, they are ready to travel the world to share the treasure that is their encounter with Christ.

For them, the reform of the Church consists in the growth of faith and charity. They don't ask for organisational coaches, but for saints.

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