Black laywoman with Archdiocese of Newark roots will participate in Synod in Rome (Video)
The month-long Synod takes place Oct. 4-29.
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10 things to know about October’s Synod on Synodality in Rome
The eyes of the Catholic world turn to Rome Oct. 4, as the worldwide Synod of Bishops convenes on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi to focus on “synodality” and understanding … Learn More
Pope names two Chinese bishops to synod; Vatican publishes synod schedule
VATICAN CITY — On the recommendation of the Catholic bishops of mainland China in consultation with the Chinese government, Pope Francis has named two bishops from the country’s mainland as … Learn More
Formation is necessary to sustain synodal culture, spirituality
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, As I continue to reflect on themes that are presented to us in the Instrumentum Laboris (Working Document) for the Synod of Bishops on synodality in Rome … Learn More
Deacons see vocation as core to ‘listening church’ Synod on Synodality promotes
Deacons make the church present in places where the hierarchy usually isn’t and often cannot be, Pope said.
The Synod on Synodality needs the perspectives of ‘relatable clergy’
One of the most anticipated events in modern church history — arguably, the most important gathering since Vatican II, the Synod on Synodality — is about to unfold this fall. … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin highlights Instrumentum Laboris, characteristic signs of a synodal Church
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, With this newsletter, I would like to begin a series of reflections inspired by the Instrumentum Laboris, the “working document” for the first session … Learn More
Global synod’s first-ever discussion of ‘LGBTQ+ people’ raises important pastoral questions
Editor’s note: This story is part of a series related to synod’s “Instrumentum Laboris” that we will run until the start of the October session. Those who minister to, or … Learn More
Pope appoints hundreds to attend Synod of Bishops on Synodality
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has appointed more than 450 participants, including dozens of religious men and women and laypeople from around the world, to attend the first general assembly of … Learn More
Synod document asks how to increase unity, participation, mission outreach
Editor’s note: This story is part of a series related to synod’s “Instrumentum Laboris” that we will run until the start of the October session. VATICAN CITY — In a … Learn More
