Bishops approve set of 50 propositions reaffirming church teaching
Here is a breakdown of the Synod's final propositions:PROPOSITIONS-FINAL
Oct-21-2005 (400 words) xxxi
Synod's final propositions defend celibacy, status quo on remarriage
By John Thavis
Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Synod of Bishops on the Eucharist made only minor changes to its final list of propositions, maintaining a strong defense of priestly celibacy and recommending no relaxation of church rules on divorced and remarried Catholics.
The 50 propositions, which the synod was to vote on Oct. 22, contained no major differences from the list presented earlier in the week. Catholic News Service, which reported on the earlier list in detail Oct. 18, obtained copies of both documents.
The synod was expected to overwhelmingly approve the propositions, following the pattern of previous assemblies. The recommendations were then to be handed over to Pope Benedict XVI for his use, possibly in a post-synodal document.
Proposition 46 said Catholic politicians must show "eucharistic coherence" and avoid promoting laws that go against human good, justice and natural law.
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And, the results of the concluding vote on October 22:
Bishops Reaffirm Celibacy for Priests
Bishops Reaffirm Roman Catholic Church Teachings on Such Issues As Celibacy for Priests
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press Writer
The Associated Press
VATICAN CITY Oct 22, 2005 — Bishops from around the world on Saturday approved a set of 50 recommendations for Pope Benedict XVI on running the Roman Catholic Church that reaffirm church teaching on such issues as celibacy for priests.
They also dealt with whether Communion should be denied to Catholic politicians who support laws that contradict church teaching, such as the right to abortion, as well as the plight of Catholics who divorce and remarry without getting an annulment.
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posted by Dr. Denice Hanley, DPM, M.Div. @ 8:01 AM
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