双语新闻：教皇方济各召开聚会讨论天主教会的未来
Pope Francis on Wednesday is opening a gathering of bishops and others to discuss the future of the Roman Catholic Church. Some of the discussions include subjects that have never been considered before.
教皇方济各将于周三召开主教和其他人的聚会，讨论罗马天主教会的未来。一些讨论包括以前从未考虑过的主题。
For the first time, women and non-clergy can vote alongside bishops in what is called a Synod of Bishops. The change reflects Francis' belief that the Church is more about its people than its leaders.
妇女和非神职人员首次可以在所谓的主教会议上与主教一起投票。这一变化反映了方济各的信念，即教会更关心人民，而不是领导人。
The gathering, called a synod, starts on October 4 and will end on the 29. It will be followed by a second gathering next year. The second synod is expected to put forward detailed proposals for Francis to consider in a future document.
这次聚会被称为宗教会议，从10月4日开始，将于29日结束。明年将举行第二次聚会。第二次会议预计将提出详细建议，供方济各在未来的文件中审议。
The synod will have 365 voting members including the pope and 54 women. Their numbers are chosen by national bishops' organizations and religious orders.
宗教会议将有365名投票成员，包括教皇和54名女性。他们的人数由国家主教组织和宗教教团选择。
In addition, there are around 100 experts and "facilitators," who will help move the discussion along. But they will not vote on a final document.
此外，还有大约100名专家和“促进者”，他们将帮助推动讨论。但他们不会对最终文件进行投票。
What will be discussed?
将讨论什么？
The working document for the gathering came after two years of listening to concerns from Catholics around the world. The aim has been to raise questions and start a debate.
此次聚会的工作文件是在听取了世界各地天主教徒的担忧两年后发布的。其目的是提出问题并展开辩论。
For example, the document calls for specific steps to promote women to decision-making positions in the church. And it calls for church members to have more influence in church governance.
例如，该文件呼吁采取具体步骤，促进妇女担任教会决策职位。它呼吁教会成员在教会治理中发挥更大的影响力。
It also suggests the "inclusion" of LGBTQ+ Catholics and measures to prevent clergy from abusing their power.
它还建议“包容”LGBTQ+天主教徒，并采取措施防止神职人员滥用权力。
Conservative concerns
保守的担忧
Some conservatives have raised questions about the synod since Francis announced it three years ago. They said that those questions have already been settled by church teachings. And raising the questions only risks division among church members.
自方济各三年前宣布会议以来，一些保守派人士对会议提出了质疑。他们说，这些问题已经通过教会教义得到了解决。提出这些问题只会引发教会成员之间的分歧。
Just this week, five conservative cardinals from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas made their disagreement with Pope Francis public.
就在本周，来自欧洲、亚洲、非洲和美洲的五位保守派枢机主教公开了他们与教皇方济各的分歧。
In a letter, they put forward five questions, or "dubia," asking Francis to affirm church teaching on these issues, including homosexuality and female clergy. They said the synod was creating confusion.
在一封信中，他们提出了五个问题，即“dubia”，要求方济各肯定教会在这些问题上的教学，包括同性恋和女性神职人员。他们说这次会议造成了混乱。
Francis answered that changes in the world help the church to better understand and explain its teachings and that the synod is a way to find the path forward.
方济各回答说，世界的变化有助于教会更好地理解和解释其教义，宗教会议是找到前进道路的一种方式。
"With much sincerity, I tell you it's not good to be afraid of these questions," Francis told them.
弗朗西斯告诉他们：“我非常真诚地告诉你，害怕这些问题是不好的。”
A closed synod
封闭式会议
For two years, the preparation for the synod has been open to the public. However, the synod itself will be closed to outsiders.
两年来，宗教会议的筹备工作一直向公众开放。然而，宗教会议本身将不对外界开放。
There will be no live stream of the gathering. Organizers say it will be a closed-door meeting and those taking part have been told not to speak to reporters. No daily briefings are planned as in earlier synods although five briefings are expected to take place over the time of the gathering.
这次聚会不会有现场直播。组织者表示，这将是一次闭门会议，与会者被告知不要与记者交谈。虽然预计在会议期间将举行五次简报会，但没有像以前的会议那样计划每天举行简报会。
Francis has defended the measures. The pope said he did not want "political gossip" leaking out with news of attendees arguing over disputed issues.
弗朗西斯为这些措施辩护。教皇表示，他不希望“政治八卦”随着与会者就有争议的问题争论的消息而泄露出去。
"This isn't a television show," he told reporters in August.
“这不是一个电视节目，”他在8月份告诉记者。
教皇方济各将于周三召开主教和其他人的聚会，讨论罗马天主教会的未来。一些讨论包括以前从未考虑过的主题。
For the first time, women and non-clergy can vote alongside bishops in what is called a Synod of Bishops. The change reflects Francis' belief that the Church is more about its people than its leaders.
妇女和非神职人员首次可以在所谓的主教会议上与主教一起投票。这一变化反映了方济各的信念，即教会更关心人民，而不是领导人。
The gathering, called a synod, starts on October 4 and will end on the 29. It will be followed by a second gathering next year. The second synod is expected to put forward detailed proposals for Francis to consider in a future document.
这次聚会被称为宗教会议，从10月4日开始，将于29日结束。明年将举行第二次聚会。第二次会议预计将提出详细建议，供方济各在未来的文件中审议。
The synod will have 365 voting members including the pope and 54 women. Their numbers are chosen by national bishops' organizations and religious orders.
宗教会议将有365名投票成员，包括教皇和54名女性。他们的人数由国家主教组织和宗教教团选择。
In addition, there are around 100 experts and "facilitators," who will help move the discussion along. But they will not vote on a final document.
此外，还有大约100名专家和“促进者”，他们将帮助推动讨论。但他们不会对最终文件进行投票。
What will be discussed?
将讨论什么？
The working document for the gathering came after two years of listening to concerns from Catholics around the world. The aim has been to raise questions and start a debate.
此次聚会的工作文件是在听取了世界各地天主教徒的担忧两年后发布的。其目的是提出问题并展开辩论。
For example, the document calls for specific steps to promote women to decision-making positions in the church. And it calls for church members to have more influence in church governance.
例如，该文件呼吁采取具体步骤，促进妇女担任教会决策职位。它呼吁教会成员在教会治理中发挥更大的影响力。
It also suggests the "inclusion" of LGBTQ+ Catholics and measures to prevent clergy from abusing their power.
它还建议“包容”LGBTQ+天主教徒，并采取措施防止神职人员滥用权力。
Conservative concerns
保守的担忧
Some conservatives have raised questions about the synod since Francis announced it three years ago. They said that those questions have already been settled by church teachings. And raising the questions only risks division among church members.
自方济各三年前宣布会议以来，一些保守派人士对会议提出了质疑。他们说，这些问题已经通过教会教义得到了解决。提出这些问题只会引发教会成员之间的分歧。
Just this week, five conservative cardinals from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas made their disagreement with Pope Francis public.
就在本周，来自欧洲、亚洲、非洲和美洲的五位保守派枢机主教公开了他们与教皇方济各的分歧。
In a letter, they put forward five questions, or "dubia," asking Francis to affirm church teaching on these issues, including homosexuality and female clergy. They said the synod was creating confusion.
在一封信中，他们提出了五个问题，即“dubia”，要求方济各肯定教会在这些问题上的教学，包括同性恋和女性神职人员。他们说这次会议造成了混乱。
Francis answered that changes in the world help the church to better understand and explain its teachings and that the synod is a way to find the path forward.
方济各回答说，世界的变化有助于教会更好地理解和解释其教义，宗教会议是找到前进道路的一种方式。
"With much sincerity, I tell you it's not good to be afraid of these questions," Francis told them.
弗朗西斯告诉他们：“我非常真诚地告诉你，害怕这些问题是不好的。”
A closed synod
封闭式会议
For two years, the preparation for the synod has been open to the public. However, the synod itself will be closed to outsiders.
两年来，宗教会议的筹备工作一直向公众开放。然而，宗教会议本身将不对外界开放。
There will be no live stream of the gathering. Organizers say it will be a closed-door meeting and those taking part have been told not to speak to reporters. No daily briefings are planned as in earlier synods although five briefings are expected to take place over the time of the gathering.
这次聚会不会有现场直播。组织者表示，这将是一次闭门会议，与会者被告知不要与记者交谈。虽然预计在会议期间将举行五次简报会，但没有像以前的会议那样计划每天举行简报会。
Francis has defended the measures. The pope said he did not want "political gossip" leaking out with news of attendees arguing over disputed issues.
弗朗西斯为这些措施辩护。教皇表示，他不希望“政治八卦”随着与会者就有争议的问题争论的消息而泄露出去。
"This isn't a television show," he told reporters in August.
“这不是一个电视节目，”他在8月份告诉记者。
