Inclusion
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The Sistine Chapel’s God isn’t enough today
Can a white, male God creating a white, male Adam still speak to today’s world? Jesus welcomed all—Jews and Gentiles, slaves and free, men and women. Diversity was always part of the divine plan. What if creation looked like all of us?
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Decoding clericalism
Early Christian communities shared ministry between women and men without the idea of a “sacred” priesthood. The current model evolved from Roman tradition, creating a privileged clerical caste and deepening divisions within the Church over who may serve.
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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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