Inconclusive Vatican summit raises questions about pope's momentum

Pope Francis leads the closing Mass at the end of the Synod of Bishops in Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, October 27, 2024. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - After a Vatican summit on the future of the Catholic Church that ended without enacting any major reforms, Pope Francis is facing questions about whether his 11-year papacy is running out of steam.

The pontiff, who turns 88 in December and has suffered bouts of poor health, invested four years in preparing the summit, which yielded no concrete action on issues including expanding roles for women in the Church.