[NYer]

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• Full text of Instrumentum Laboris

• Presentation of the Instrumentum Laboris for the Next Synod Assembly in October (VIS)

• Full text of preparatory document

• Conferenza Stampa di presentazione dell’Instrumentum laboris della III Assemblea Generale Straordinaria del Sinodo dei Vescovi (Holy See Press Office)

[NYer]

Ping!

[scouter]

PiusV and I had a spirited discussion on a related thread about whether or not a synod of bishops, by its nature, constitutes part of the "Ordinary Magisterium" of the Church, or whether it should be considered part of the "Ordinary Magisterium" only if its teachings agree with the previous, perennial teaching of the bishops in union with the pope.

We both agreed to research the question more. If anyone has authoritative insight or resources to help us decide this question, we'd be grateful.

I think it's a huge question, given where this synod sometimes appears to be headed, especially after reading through the Instrumentoum Laboris.

[icwhatudo]

“Every bishops’ conference voiced opposition to ‘redefining’ marriage between a man and a woman through the introduction of legislation permitting a union between two people of the same sex,”

There is hope yet that the last obsticle to Sodom and Gomorrah will remain steadfast.

[piusv]

If I’m lucky, I might be able to finish reading this document by October.

Honestly, does it have to be this long?