Next month’s gathering will be dominated by one issue
The forthcoming ordinary general assembly of the synod of bishops is dedicated to “young people, the faith and vocational discernment”. On paper, at least. What it is really about is the global crisis of episcopal leadership. That is what reporters covering the event are going to be most interested in discussing with the synod fathers, and that is what most of the bishops will talk about in the small sessions and coffee breaks and meal times, which is when the real work at these sorts of gatherings gets done.
