The international theological symposium organized by the Congregation for Bishops will take place February 17-19, 2022 at the Vatican.

What happened? A senior papal aide has been sidelined amid ongoing controversy about priestly celibacy. Archbishop Georg Gänswein, who has served as prefect of the pontifical household during the papacies of both Benedict XVI and Pope Francis, has reportedly been asked to step back from some of his duties. Although no reason has been given

The preparatory committee includes bishops who have entertained some distinctly radical ideas

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