Pope Francis in October of this year announced a second session for October 2024, saying he did not want to rush the process of discerning how the Holy Spirit is calling the church to grow in synodality.
Global church is seeing how pope’s vision of synodality involves everyone
Pope, Council of Cardinals meet, discuss synod, safeguarding, COP27
“The meeting was an opportunity for a mutual exchange of updates on some current affairs in different key geographical areas and for an overall assessment of the council’s progress in recent years,” the Vatican said Dec. 7.
Regional representatives meet pope, discuss ‘continental phase’ of synod
While some people want to “reform” the Catholic Church and others want “to put the brakes on the synod process,” those involved in preparing the continental phase of the synod process want “to mend” the church under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the pope, said Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich of Luxembourg, relator general of the synod.
Synod: Entering a new phase
St. John’s School of Theology professor Kristin Colberg reflects on her experience of helping to craft the synod’s latest document.
Bishops encouraged to support African National Eucharistic Congress
The U.S bishops were encouraged to send participants to the African National Eucharistic Congress, slated for July 21-23 in Washington, and to come themselves.
Eucharistic revival has ‘incredible momentum,’ bishop says
The ultimate goal, said Bishop Andrew Cozzens, is that “this encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist” will move Catholics who have been part of this experience to be missionary disciples who would in turn lead others to the faith.
Pace of preparations is quickening as synod on synodality approaches
Coming right on the heels of the diocesan phase is “the continental stage” of consultations, which will consist of a series of 10 Zoom meetings for delegates chosen by each diocese in the United States and Canada, Bishop Daniel Flores said.
Father Doug Liebsch: The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus
“Our vocation, that place to which we are called to give ourselves, is the field. It looks different for each of us depending on what God calls us to, but the treasure is always Christ.”