New Vatican synodal contribution rues paternalism, ‘welfare mindset’ toward the disabled
June 28, 2024
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CWN Editor's Note: The Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life has released “An Unlimited Joy,” a summary of listening sessions the dicastery organized with persons with disabilities in preparation for the October session of the Synod on synodality.
“Not only are there still prejudice and obstacles, but also paternalism and a strong welfare mindset still exists, which limit our active participation in the life of the Church,” according to the text, which proposed “levels of action”—in accessibility, training, theological reflection, and pastoral ministry—to “enhance the co-responsibility of the faithful with disabilities.”
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