Before the Rev. James Martin, S.J., set off for the Synod on Synodality currently underway at the Vatican, he shared with “Preach” host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., some of his insights for preaching the message of the synod in parishes.
Synod on Synodality
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Cardinal: Synod is not about ‘particular problems’ like women’s ordination and same-sex blessings
The synod on synodality is not geared to “resolve particular problems” in the Catholic Church, such as the blessing of same-sex unions or women’s ordination, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo of Kinshasa, Congo, said.
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Synod Diary: What sets this synod apart? Prayer.
What strikes me most about the synod, now in its third day, is the climate of prayer that envelops it, Gerry O’Connell writes.
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Podcast: Everything you need to know about the Synod on Synodality
This week on “Jesuitical,” Zac and Ashley bring listener questions about the synod to America’s veteran Vatican correspondent, Gerard O’Connell.
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Synod Diary: Giving up my expectations for the synod
An inauspicious first day in Rome was also a chance for me to hit pause and and try to shed some of my own fears about the synod process.
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The Catholic Church thinks in centuries. But when it comes to climate change, Pope Francis doesn’t.
In “Laudate Deum,” Pope Francis revisits the themes of “Laudato Si’” after eight years—a clear sign of urgency for a Catholic Church that thinks in centuries.
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Can the Vatican control the synod narrative?
Pope Francis sees secrecy as paramount for ensuring that synod participants can speak freely. But what if people start talking anyway?
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The Synod on Synodality doesn’t take away papal authority. But it includes the entire people of God.
As delegates prepare to gather in Rome for the Synod on Synodality, is clear that in the present moment, Pope Francis is calling us to be a truly listening church—a church of discernment.
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Podcast: The synod begins—inside and outside the synod hall
In this episode, host Colleen Dulle and veteran Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell discuss the “dubia” and what Pope Francis’ responses, sent earlier this summer, reveal about the pope’s approach to these closely-watched topics as the synod begins.
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Pope Francis: Media restrictions needed at synod to create spiritual atmosphere
Pope Francis asked forgiveness from journalists trying to cover the monthlong meeting but insisted “a certain fasting from public words” would be needed to ensure the proper spiritual atmosphere for synod members.