[St_Thomas_Aquinas]

I think they're mis-reporting this, too. Isn't this a half-way progress report?

Regardless, this is a preliminary meeting, leading to another meeting next year. And the pronouncements of these synods are only advisory, anyway.

But it's good news.

[ebb tide]

And the pronouncements of these synods are only advisory, anyway.

Then why even have them?

[NKP_Vet]

Here are the papal remarks, filled with unusual clarity. Warning: contains the obligatory jab at traditionalists. But much to like here. Lord, how I miss B16.

http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2014/10/18/pope_francis_speech_at_the_conclusion_of_the_synod/1108944