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Synod on Synodality
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Climate justice, women’s ministries and spiritual conversations: Synod takeaways from Brazil
Among the main concerns they mentioned were the role of the laity, especially of women; the contribution of the church on ecology in light of the encyclical “Laudato Si’”; and “spiritual conversation,” a method of discernment that was adopted to structure discussions during the first assembly that could become a major legacy of the synod.
Posted inFaith, Faith and Reason
Clericalism isn’t the only thing stopping the Catholic Church from embracing synodality
We must all learn to change our mindset regarding our role and participation in ecclesial life if we want to experience a truly synodal church.
Posted inFaith, News
Vatican asks US bishops to hold new rounds of Synod on Synodality listening sessions
Vatican’s Secretariat for the Synod of Bishops has provided two guiding questions regarding the “successes and distresses” and “structures and organization“ of the church to discuss ahead of the second session of the synod.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Six New Year’s Resolutions Inspired by the Synod
As many of us set resolutions for the new year, it may be wise to look to the synod for inspiration.
Posted inFaith, News Analysis
Pope Francis wants to ‘demasculinize’ the church: What does that mean for women—and men?
Gender roles in the church need not be a zero-sum game.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Deep Dive: What just happened at the Synod on Synodality?
This deep dive episode of “Inside the Vatican” explains the key events and dynamics of the synod, combining recordings from synod events with a diverse selection of interviews, inviting you to “listen in” on this historic meeting.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis warns German Synodal Path could lead to break with Rome
In a recent letter, Pope Francis told German Catholics that their synodal proposals risk moving away from the Catholic Church.
Posted inFaith, Faith and Reason
U.S. Catholics are more liberal. Young priests are more conservative. Can the synod help us overcome our divisions?
Data showing the theological divide between younger and older priests—as well as between younger priests and the laity—could serve as a mandate to heal the scandal of division within our own church.
Posted inFaith, Speeches
Bishop Flores to U.S. bishops: The synod offers us ‘Catholic way’ to grapple with real-world problems
The conversations of the synod are for the sake of building up an ethos, the conversatio of communion and confidence in the accessibility of Christ as He manifests himself in the church.