Some of the youth delegates to the meeting have insisted that the final document express an inclusive message to make LGBT Catholics feel welcome in a church that has often shunned them. The Vatican took a step in that direction by making a reference to "LGBT" for the first time in its preparatory document heading into the meeting. But other bishops have expressed a willingness to use the language, though it remains to be seen if the final document or the letter will. Catholic church teaching holds that gays should be loved and respected but that homosexual acts are "intrinsically disordered." Many of the young delegates have insisted that the final document address the abuse scandal straight on, and Melbourne Archbishop Peter Comensoli hinted that it would.

Source: ABC News October 21, 2018 10:17 UTC