The Amazon synod concludes on Sunday. On Saturday, the 185 synod delegates will vote on a final document, which will be based on the discussions of the last few weeks. Each paragraph will need two-thirds approval to pass. The document is expected to denounce exploitation of the Amazon region, and may touch on controversial subjects such as priestly celibacy.
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On Saturday October 26, Bishop Philip Egan of Portsmouth will host a pastoral council in Winchester to discuss reaching out to those who have stopped practising the faith. Details at stswithuns.org.uk/diocesan-pastoral-council.
