Colm Holmes
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Equality and Synodality
As Pope Francis led the Angelus on Oct. 13, 2024, supporters raised a banner for equality in St. Peter’s Square. Within minutes, police surrounded the We Are Church International group, ordered the banner removed, and detained seven members — despite the message aligning with the Synod’s goals.
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Jesus treated women as equals – why doesn’t The Chosen?
“The Chosen” undermines its portrayal of Jesus’ inclusivity by removing women from the Last Supper. Instead, it invents a scene with no Gospel basis, casting doubt on the series’ commitment to authenticity.
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