{UAH} Fwd: BBC News: Pope suffers synod setback on gays

What do you when, as Pope, the Bishops you lead soundly rebuff your effort at 'reform' of the church? Do you resign? Do you hang on? Can you afford to make another drive at reform? Who exactly has the final authority not only to interpret the Bible but to formulate doctrine?

I saw this story on the BBC News iPhone App and thought you should see it:

Pope suffers synod setback on gays

A meeting of Catholic bishops votes down proposals backed by Pope Francis calling for greater openness towards gay people and remarried divorcees.

Read more:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-29677779

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