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Sister Josée Ngalula, a voting member at the ongoing Synod on Synodality, criticized ‘Spirt Unbounded’ organizers for not disclosing the conference’s push for ‘women’s ordination’ and ‘same-sex marriage’ when they asked her to contribute.
An event pushing for radical deviations from Catholic doctrine on the sidelines of the ongoing Synod on Synodality has received harsh criticism — from one of its most prominent participants.
Sister Josée Ngalula, a voting member at the ongoing Synod on Synodality, accused organizers of the Oct. 8-14 “Spirit Unbounded” “counter-synod” of a “grave lack of honesty” for not disclosing to her ahead of time that the conference would highlight voices pushing for practices inconsistent with the Catholic faith, such as “same-sex marriage” and the sacramental ordination of women.
“I absolutely do not share at all these options of ‘Spirit Unbounded’ you are talking about,” Sister Josée, the first African woman member of the International Theological Commission and a voting member in the Synod on Synodality, told CNA via email. “It is against my African culture and against the Bible.”
The Spirit Unbounded event is being held with the intent of influencing narratives surrounding the Synod on Synodality, a monthlong assembly of bishops, priests, religious and laypersons to advise Pope Francis on how the Catholic Church can enhance the participation of its members.
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An event pushing for radical deviations from Catholic doctrine on the sidelines of the ongoing Synod on Synodality has received harsh criticism — from one of its most prominent participants.
Sister Josée Ngalula, a voting member at the ongoing Synod on Synodality, accused organizers of the Oct. 8-14 “Spirit Unbounded” “counter-synod” of a “grave lack of honesty” for not disclosing to her ahead of time that the conference would highlight voices pushing for practices inconsistent with the Catholic faith, such as “same-sex marriage” and the sacramental ordination of women.
“I absolutely do not share at all these options of ‘Spirit Unbounded’ you are talking about,” Sister Josée, the first African woman member of the International Theological Commission and a voting member in the Synod on Synodality, told CNA via email. “It is against my African culture and against the Bible.”
The Spirit Unbounded event is being held with the intent of influencing narratives surrounding the Synod on Synodality, a monthlong assembly of bishops, priests, religious and laypersons to advise Pope Francis on how the Catholic Church can enhance the participation of its members.
Continued below.
Radical ‘Counter-Synod’ Denounced by Participating Theologian for ‘Grave Lack of Honesty’
Sister Josée Ngalula, a voting member at the ongoing Synod on Synodality, criticized ‘Spirt Unbounded’ organizers for not disclosing the conference’s push for ‘women’s ordination’ and ‘same-sex marriage’ when they asked her to contribute.
