Watch: What happened at the Synod—and what comes next

America Media EventsJanuary 19, 2024

Panelists

James Martin, S.J., who was one of the synod delegates chosen by Pope Francis
Gerard O’Connell, America’s Vatican correspondent who has covered every synod since 1985
Colleen Dulle, host of the “Inside the Vatican” podcast, which recorded special interviews and episodes from Rome
Sebastian Gomes, America’s executive editor for audio and video who was also in Rome for the synod.

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