His statement appeared to be a reference to those seeking to divide the church today and those using the abuse scandals to further other agendas.

Deacon Paul Snyder will tell his story on “60 Minutes” this Sunday.

The cardinals and bishops who participated in the synod may have “a little more wisdom,” but the young people “have the enthusiasm and the creativity to help us bring Jesus Christ to the world.”

New calls for greater synodality—and the inclusion of many more voices than just bishops—may complicate the role of collegiality in church governance.

With Father O’Malley, Crosby “concocted a fantasy priest—a perfect, albeit celibate, man.”