Climate change, water resources, inculturation and indigenous practices were among the topics discussed during the first afternoon session of the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon.
First synod talks look at climate, priests, inculturation, Vatican says
Cardinal Baldisseri explains who’s at Amazon synod, how it works
Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri, secretary-general of the Synod of Bishops, presented some nuts-and-bolts information about the synod members and the meeting’s function.
Accurate reading of presynod text shows nothing to fear, theologian says
It only takes an accurate, unbiased reading of the working document for the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon to see its aim to find new ways to evangelize the region does not stray from church tradition or the teachings of previous popes, said a Brazilian theologian.
Vatican releases list of participants for Amazon synod
Pope Francis has named Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston and the other members of his international Council of Cardinals to be voting members of the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon.
Pope appoints three cardinals to help lead synod on Amazon
Pope Francis appointed three delegate presidents for the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon.