Tag: Synod on Synodality

These selected themes were among a more extensive list of topics deemed “matters of great relevance” that came up during the first synod

"It takes patience, mutual respect, listening, and openness to really learn from each other and to move forward as one People of God"

A dinner with the Conference of Religious Major Superiors facilitated dialogue between religious superiors and bishops on pressing matters

Examples include questions related to the ordination of women to the diaconate, revisions to canon law pertaining to the Oriental Churches

“The Church is woman. And if we do not know what a woman is, what the theology of a woman is, we will never understand what the Church is"

What does obedience mean in the context of synodality which promotes communion, participation, and mission?

The report provides profound insights into the practice and understanding of synodality, along with its theological foundations

Pope Francis concluded the letter by urging them to continue praying for him and the shared concern for unity within the Church

Two chapters focus on the role of bishops and how they could exercise co-responsibility and become more accountable

Francis said the result of the first part of the Synod on Synodality, which met at the Vatican Oct. 4–29, “is positive.”