Lay Catholics Expected to Retain Big Role in Pope Leo XIV’s Church

In the fall of 2024, Cardinal Leo XIV engaged in extensive discussions at the Vatican with a diverse group, including clergy and laypeople, emphasizing equal voice and dialogue. His first address as pope highlighted the importance of a “synodal church,” a continuation of Pope Francis’s legacy of inclusivity, allowing laypeople to participate in church discussions. While some progressives hope for policy changes from these dialogues, concerns remain over potential inaction and the ideological tensions surrounding the synodal process.

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