Church should not fear change, pope says at synod close http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/19/us-pope-synod-idUSKCN0I80BJ20141019 ----------------------------------------------------- Pope Francis continued to make his support for things unpopular in the Roman Catholic Church known and clear to his bishops. He continued to stress the need for change and understanding among the flock. He also saved the articles that did not fully pass this time around for further discussions and consideration.