“Conscious of our need for the accompaniment and the many gifts of our brothers and sisters in Christ, we call on them to journey with us during these two years and we sincerely pray that Christ will lead us closer to him and so to one another,” they said.
Synodality and ecumenism require walking together, say cardinals
Pope: Synodality about listening to the Spirit, not a ‘majority consensus’
A document from the French bishops’ conference is the culmination of two years of work by Catholic groups in France “to discern what unites them in their approach and their actions.”
Panel: Restorative principles can be applied to synod preparations
Applying the principles of restorative justice to the diocesan preparatory hearings on the upcoming world Synod of Bishops on synodality can make the process work like synodality, speakers said during a Jan. 11 webinar sponsored by the Catholic Mobilization Network.
Sister Gramick reflects on series of letters from Pope Francis
New Ways Ministry in the meantime had been asked by synod officials to contribute resources for gay and lesbian Catholics to be posted in anticipation of the upcoming Synod of Bishops on synodality.
Humility and trust: Finding the keys to the synodal journey
As many Catholics try to understand what Pope Francis might mean by a “synodal church,” he highlighted some of the essential characteristics — especially humility and trust — in homilies and speeches over Christmas and early in the new year.
Synod 2021-2023: Stepping forward together on the path of renewal
“In this synod, the entire people of God are called to step forward, together, in a path that can renew the Church and the world — one of communion, participation and mission.”
Bishop Kettler: Synod process, Eucharistic Revival have power to revitalize the Church
“I look forward to our diocese’s involvement in these initiatives, and I hope you will participate as much as you are able.”
Walk humbly: Pope tells Curia humility is key to service and ‘synodality’
In that speech, he focused on love, especially within the family, and on the many challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has created, particularly for Vatican employees who have children to look after and parents or grandparents to care for.