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Debate grows over lay governance and synodality in France's Catholic Church
Original: Revolution in the Church: Lay Governance, Synodality & Leo in France
A debate is under way in France over calls to restructure Catholic Church governance, with advocates pushing for greater lay participation and a synodal model in which decisions are shared between clergy and laity. Discussion centres on how Pope Leo will respond to reformist currents in the French Church, where lay-led initiatives have long been strong and proposals for structural change remain contentious among clergy and faithful.
Why now: Ongoing tensions over church reform and lay roles in France have been sharpened by expectations of Pope Leo's direction for the Church.
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- Revolution in the Church: Lay Governance, Synodality & Leo in France · The Catholic Thing
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