If we truly believe that the church includes all the baptized, we need better systems of transparency and accountability so that the laity might truly participate co-responsibly in our church.

Margaret Karram, president of the Rome-based Focolare movement, visited the United States to discuss current issues in peacemaking.

Julia Oseka and José Manuel De Urquidi join Colleen Dulle for an interview about their experience at the synod: a month of deep listening, dialogue, and disagreement handled with respect—even on sensitive topics like LGBT issues and women’s ordination—and what they expect from this year’s Synod on Synodality

We are all called to serve, and sometimes, I think, Pope Francis is suggesting that discussions about ordination can distract from that. 

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.

The task of becoming a truly synodal church will demand sacrifices from all the baptized, writes Zac Davis.