VATICAN CITY (CNA/EWTN News) — Pope Francis opened the Synod on the Family with a reminder that it's not a forum whereby leaders come to an agreement, but a journey of openness to the Holy Spirit and "apostolic courage" against worldly temptations that can lead people away from the truth.
"The synod is not a conference or a parlor, nor is it a parliament or a senate where we come to an agreement," he said. Rather, it is the Church journeying together "to interpret reality with the eyes of faith and the heart of God."
STATE HOUSE — Wading into an issue sensitive for the Republican governor ever since it became a flashpoint in his unsuccessful 2010 campaign for the corner office, Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday said he would wait to see the details of a transgender rights bill before choosing sides.
"I don't want anyone to be discriminated against and I support the changes that were made in 2011. I do have some concerns getting away from current law going forward but as I've said several times I want to see the details of the bill," Baker told reporters.
