Vatican Calls for Inclusivity Reforms, Investigations Into Abuse

A Vatican document released after consultation with Catholics worldwide calls for promoting women into leadership roles and embracing LGBTQ+ Catholics.
The document also calls for new oversight into bishops' handling of abuse cases.
The document will be discussed at a Vatican assembly in October to shape Catholicism's future.
The document highlights concerns over the church's handling of abuse and seeks structural changes.
A second phase of discussion will continue into 2024.