Members of the Synod of Bishops will need to listen to their real-life stories, interpret what they hear in the light of the Gospel and make decisions that will lead to an authentic renewal of the Catholic Church, said Brazilian Cardinal Sergio da Rocha.
Synod on Young Adults
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Synod preview: Chinese bishops “now on the way,” cardinal pushes back on criticisms from Chaput
The Synod of Bishops on young people opens on Wednesday, and for the first time in history, two bishops from mainland China will be in attendance.
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Pope Francis in Estonia: Church must convert to reach young people turned off by scandal
The pope said he knows that young people “are upset by sexual and economic scandals that do not meet with clear condemnation.”
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The synod of bishops must consider young Catholics’ desire for authenticity
The meeting of the Synod of Bishops on young people is an opportunity for an ongoing conversation between everyday lived experience and church teachings.
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N.J. cardinal won’t attend synod, asks to remain home at ‘time of crisis’
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark told the people of his archdiocese Sept. 21 that Pope Francis has granted his request that he stay at home to remain with them during this “time of crisis” in the U.S. church.
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October synod to show young Catholics’ needs, gifts
The Synod of Bishops will meet in October to try to look at the world and the Catholic Church through the eyes of teenagers and young adults and find ways to encourage their enthusiasm and dreams, help them sift through the possibilities life offers them to serve others and resist the temptations that come their way.
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Vatican publishes list of synod participants, including papal nominees
To the list of members of the Synod of Bishops elected by national bishops’ conferences, Pope Francis added cardinals from 14 countries, bishops from another 10 nations, as well as 10 priests who be full voting members of the gathering.
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Why we still need a synod on youth
A room full of bishops talking about themselves and what they need to do to govern effectively is not the right move at this time.
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Synod working document: Young Catholics need church that listens to them
The document outlines the church’s need to listen to young people, to help guide them in the faith and to identify pastoral paths to accompany them.
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What a radio station in Los Angeles is doing to connect young Latino Catholics to their faith
Among both listeners and staff, one can find those who were born and raised in the United States or moved here at a young age and those who are new to the country; those who have papers and those who do not or whose parents do not.