Part of Pope Francis’ call is to “look others in the eye and listen to what they have to say” meant for the church to listen to diverse voices.
Parishioners say Swahili Mass answers synodal call to listen diverse voices
Pope’s call for worldwide synodal action is seed to be planted, nourished
Second in a series of reflections by U.S. bishops on the themes and goals of this synod.
‘Journeying together’ is at heart of Church’s synods, synodal preparations
One of a series of reflections by U.S. bishops on the themes and goals of this synod.
Enthusiasm for greater collaboration emerges in synodal listening sessions
“These listening sessions have given life to the people of God in a way that I don’t think has really happened in a long time,” said Julia McStravog, a former U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops employee who is a consultant to the bishops on the process.
Holy Spirit is guiding church on synod, Vatican official tells LGBTQ group
Sister Becquart opened her talk by listening. “A listening church is a church that begins by listening,” she said.
Synodal process is cross-border event for South Texas, Mexico contingents
The synodal process bridged an international border March 27 when the bishops of the Diocese of Brownsville, Texas, crossed the Rio Grande into Mexico to celebrate Sunday Mass with the bishop of Matamoros.
Synodality means church must change its structure, says Indian theologian
“When the spirit of synodality is practiced, it would make the church an inverted pyramid. Canon law needs to undergo a thorough change, as the present code states clearly that the power of governance is reserved for those in sacred orders,” Father Felix Wilfred said.
Atonement friars at assembly discuss pope’s call for ‘Synod on Synodality’
The assembly included facilitated dialogue in response to Pope Francis’ call for a “Synod on Synodality,” an exploration of the life and mission of the Catholic Church.