Young people advise bishops at pre-synod meeting.

EPISCOPAL conferences (Catholic); CHURCH work with youth; CATHOLIC Church & same sex-marriage; FRANCIS, Pope, 1936-; DECISION making; EQUALITY; CHRISTIANITY; CATHOLIC Church; RELIGION

The article presents youth's advice to Catholic bishops on the need for changes in church teachings including same-sex marriage, contraception, and women leadership, at a pre-synod meeting held in the Vatican. Topics include Pope Francis' address, women equality, and involvement of the youth in church decision making.