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Vatican synod backs women at decision table amid abuse debate
A monthlong Vatican bishops meeting ended with a call for more women in church leadership as a duty of justice while upholding male priesthood. The final document avoided a full apology for abuse, noting victims deserve healing, and sparked amid ongoing controversy over LGBT references and global scrutiny of church conduct. Pope Francis defended the church against accusations seen as attacks on the mother church.
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