Synod on the family: Families can wait for guidance from the Pope, says Archbishop of Sao Paulo

It will be up to the Pope to say a word of guidance, any statement of any doctrinal point or in any particular issue, to families, says Cardinal Odilo

CN News, with Vatican Radio

Dom-Odilo-Pedro-Cardeal-SchererThe Archbishop of Sao Paulo, Cardinal Odilo Pedro Scherer, is one of the 183 Synod Fathers to debate the future of the family at the Synod of bishops. The event concludes on Saturday, 10, the first of the three-week meeting.

Cardinal Odilio said he is optimistic about the synodal route. “I think the Synod walks well, quite dynamic, very participatory. Although the Synod is largely to hear, through the smaller circles it is being also intentional to formulate new questions or enrich the discussions already under way, with insights that come from many parts of the world. “

According to Cardinal Odilo, it will be up to the Pope to say a word of guidance, any statement of any doctrinal point or in any particular issue, to their families. “On the issues of families, those who are wanting to hear a word from the Pope, will hear a word, a word that gives peace of mind and security about how to continue things in families”.

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