Synod synthesis discusses clerical sexual abuse, women’s roles, outreach to poor, and the concept of ‘synodality’ itself
Also acknowledges fears of betraying traditional church teachings and practices.
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Cardinal Tobin reflects on final week of the Synod of Bishops (Video)
Draft synthesis report on the discussions is expected to be released before the end of the year.
The Synod on Synodality this week: Anticipating a ‘Letter to the People of God’
“Letter to the People of God” expected on Saturday evening
Cardinal Tobin reflects on third week of the Synod of Bishops (Video)
The three priorities — communion, mission, and participation — have been discussed.
Synod challenges members to be synodal at home, archbishops say
VATICAN CITY — Synod members will soon face the challenge of bringing back to their home dioceses, regions and continents the synodal way of inviting others, listening, and discerning together … Learn More
Church hierarchy has ‘nothing to fear’ from synodality, Canadian cardinal says
‘Input from all is not a threat to the hierarchy.’
For synodality at work, look to the Amazon, cardinal says
‘Synodality helps us a lot because it is the communities that tell us how to be a church, rather than a bishop telling the people how to be church.’
Synod members urge patience as process continues
‘It is going to take time.’
Synod reveals how parish perpetual adoration chapels set hearts on fire
As the Synod on Synodality continues, the global gathering is providing an opportunity for Catholic leaders to share ideas and initiatives — some of which dovetail with the aims of … Learn More
How the synod is modeling a solution to the church’s polarization
What’s the path to authentic unity for a deeply polarized church?