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The Holy See published on Monday the topics and preparatory document for an October meeting of presidents of bishops’ conferences and heads of Eastern Churches, who will gather at the pope’s request to discuss Amoris Laetitia.
The meeting — which will also involve several families sharing their experiences — has been widely taken as a sign of Pope Leo’s ongoing intention to consult broadly among bishops on topics that have been in recent years controversial in the Church.
Between October 7-14, the participants will discuss five thematic areas, including the Church’s pastoral commitment with families, marriage and young people, the first years of marriage, marriage as mission, and walking with families in complex situations.
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Pope Leo announced the meeting in a March 19 letter marking the tenth anniversary of Amoris Laetitia, Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation after the 2014-2015 synod on the family.
Last month, the pope announced that several families would participate in the meeting to share their life experiences.
“Their presence is essential. At the same time, I hope that all those who come will prepare by listening closely to, and bringing with them, the experience of the families in their own Churches,” the
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