Pope says synod must not strike bargains

(ANSA) - Vatican City, October 5 - Pope Francis said Monday that the Ordinary Synod of Bishops on the Family must not seek to find a compromise between the different positions within the Catholic Church. "The synod is not a parliament where, to reach consensus, you make a common agreement, a negotiation, bargaining and compromises," the pope said as he opened work at the synod. "The only method is to open oneself to the Holy Spirit with apostolical courage and evangelical humility". http://popefrancisnewsapp.com/