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Synod proposes canon law reform to empower laity and women
Original: Synod proposes reforming canon law to give greater weight to laity, women in the Church
The Vatican's Synod on Synodality has proposed reforming canon law to give greater weight to the laity and to women in the Catholic Church. The proposal suggests concrete structural changes to church governance, moving beyond consultation toward shared decision-making roles. The recommendation is expected to feed into the synod's final document and could shape Pope Francis's future reforms, drawing both support and concern among Catholics.
Why now: The proposal signals a potential historic shift in power structures within the Catholic Church.
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