Despite the recent gathering of the world’s bishops at the Vatican, which aimed to discuss and promote reforms within the Catholic Church, there were few concrete prospects for meaningful change after the meeting drew to a close at the weekend. The nearly four-week 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, commonly referred to as the Synod on Synodality, was attended by over 360 bishops and participants. The final declaration on Saturday was vague on key issues, disappointing those who hoped for significant advancements under Pope Francis. A 45-page final document was adopted by …