Synodality, an antidote to polarization, helps mission, Cardinal Tobin says (Synod)
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin said he hopes the Synod of Bishops can give Catholics practical ideas for being a more “synodal” church.
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Cardinal Tobin reflects on first week of Synod in Rome
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., offers a reflection from Rome after the opening week of the Synod of Bishops.
Vatican doctrinal chief tells synod it’s not time for women deacons (Synod)
“Rushing” to open the diaconate to women in the Catholic Church would short-circuit a necessary reflection on the relationship between ordained ministry and charismatic leadership, particularly as it impacts the … Learn More
Pope defends decision to give women, laymen voting rights at synod (Synod)
Pope Francis opened the second session of the Synod of Bishops defending his decision to give women and laymen votes at the assembly, saying it reflects the Second Vatican Council’s … Learn More
Synod on synodality: Second session sets sights on mission
VATICAN CITY — With many of the concrete, hot-button issues removed from the agenda and turned over to study groups, some people wonder what members of the Synod of Bishops on … Learn More
SYNOD 2024 – Cardinal Tobin shares pre-synod message with faithful (Video)
Watch Cardinal Tobin’s video message to all the faithful of the Archdiocese of Newark as he prepares to head to the second and final session of the Synod on Synodality … Learn More
Embracing Synodality, missionary discipleship
On Sunday, September 29, the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, the three archangels named in Sacred Scripture, participants in the 2024 Synod of Bishops arrive in Rome.
Second synod session to open with penitential liturgy
The second session of the Synod of Bishops on synodality, set to bring 368 bishops, priests, religious and laypeople to the Vatican, will begin by asking forgiveness for various sins … Learn More
Is the synodal process the product?
Marshall McLuhan was a Canadian communication guru of the last century who was probably best known for saying, “The medium is the message.” As the second and last session of … Learn More
Synod working document offers inspiration, points to journey ahead, say experts
The newly released working document for the Synod on Synodality offers inspiration, while revealing the journey is far from over in realizing the fullness of the church’s mission, experts told OSV News.
