“Thanks to the council, young people have been taught to see the world not simply as a threat to Christian life, but as an opportunity to announce the Gospel.”
“This is not a friendly match. One side holds up John Paul's banner in support of conservative positions -- they're for continuity. The other wants a fresh start.”
“He has to decide whether to hold a synod different from the past, in which bishops have the possibility not only of being listened to but of making decisions.”
“This sends support to Boston, the church that has suffered most in the Catholic communion. The pope has decided to honor, thank and express trust in O'Malley.”
