Hedonic and secular culture wants to destroy religious celibacy

Some bishops attending the Synod of the Amazon said that the current world, under the pressure of a hedonistic and secular culture, saw celibacy as the "last bastion to demolish itself".

"Today 's world sees religious celibacy as the last bastion to be demolished under the pressure of a hedonistic and secular culture.. We must therefore think carefully about the value of celibacy, "says the synthesis prepared by Vatican News and broadcast by the Vatican Stampa Hall this Saturday, October 12 at the end of the eighth general congregation of the Synod of the Amazon.

The text then indicates that with this congregation or general assembly of bishops, the first week of deliberation of the Synod is completed. On this occasion, 166 parents of the synod participated in the debate.

"We observed how many Christians say that they were welcomed by aboriginal cultures precisely because of their celibacy", The synthesis continues.

Among the Synod Fathers, some also expressed their support for the ordination of virtuous men married, the so-called viri pobati. "In some interventions, it has been shown that the lack of vocations is not a problem only in the Amazon. So, why make exceptions exclusively for these regions? It has been suggested to dedicate a specific synod on this subject ", explains the Vatican News synthesis.

"The issue of women in the Church also came back this afternoon with the demand for greater pastoral responsibility and effective women's participation, also in the area of ​​decisions. A discernment for the institution of the female diaconate in the region has been invoked, "says the text.

The Eighth General Congregation also answered the question "How many people know the Gospel?" And it was recalled that "indeed, the announcement of the Good News should be central, not only in the Amazon, but in the whole world."

"You never evangelize alone. That is why the creation of adequate teams has been sponsored to address the many pastoral challenges capable of witnessing the joy of evangelism, "explains the Vatican News synthesis.