Doubling down on the centrality of synodality in the Catholic Church, Pope Francis said that it is now up to local churches to accept and implement proposals from the final … Learn More
For the past several weeks, I have been immersed in prayer, attentive listening and dialogue as part of the second and final session of the 16th General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops that is being held here in the Vatican.
The listening that has been part of the Synod of Bishops changes people, can change the Catholic Church and can change the world for the better, four synod members told … Learn More
As the third week of the Synod of Bishops in Rome concludes, Cardinal Tobin reflects on a key synodal discussion: the places where we encounter Jesus, particularly the parish.
If members of the Synod of Bishops are serious about sharing their experience of “synodality” with all members of the Catholic Church, then they must identify concrete ways to do so, Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich told members.
Three U.S. cardinals attending the synod on synodality met privately with Pope Francis to speak more in-depth about synodality and the process of discernment, said Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of … Learn More
Al finalizar su segunda semana en el Sínodo de los Obispos en Roma, el Cardenal Tobin reflexionó sobre su pequeño grupo de estudio compuesto por once obispos, clérigos y laicos, con quienes sigue participando en discusiones significativas.
The Vatican’s Synod on Synodality focuses on understanding and implementing synodality in the Church, while controversial issues like women’s ordination and LGBTQ+ ministry are set aside for future study.
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin said he hopes the Synod of Bishops can give Catholics practical ideas for being a more “synodal” church.
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., offers a reflection from Rome after the opening week of the Synod of Bishops.
