Archbishop Kurtz: He was a visible presence throughout the synod. In fact, I believe the only time he was not there was when he left for his Wednesday audiences.
He began the synod by offering us wonderful exhortations, encouraging us to be open to the discernment of the Holy Spirit. He wanted us to speak boldly and frankly. He gave another wonderful presentation at the end, asking us to avoid extremes.
Ping
3-ring circus with ringmaster Francis in charge.
He also approved the agenda, and the preliminary (and perverse) relatio post disceptationem. Actions speak louder than church-babble.