The global Catholic Church must listen more to the critiques of its younger members and acknowledge that "some things concretely need to change," Pope Francis says in a new teaching document. But the pontiff offers few insights for what exactly must change.
Signing his document dedicated to young people, faith and discernment, Pope Francis said Mary, the mother of God, is a source of inspiration and strength for everyone who seeks to understand their vocation.
Pope Francis will issue a document on "young people, faith and vocational discernment" five months after the world Synod of Bishops gathered to discuss the topic.
Faith Seeking Understanding: So far, we have no apostolic exhortation to follow the Synod of Bishops on youth, just the final synod document. And that compromise document is not enough.
