Such ongoing renewal requires accepting a “mandate to change” rather than to be rooted in practices that restrict the full development of each person, Cardinal Turkson, said June 22.
Cardinal says renewing Vatican II’s spirit can carry the church forward
Synodality means communion, not ‘populism,’ pope says
Synodality is not a reorganization of church structures but rather a path of ecclesial communion that seeks to open minds and hearts to the will of the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis said.
Cardinals, theologians discuss decision-making role of laity in Church
As the Catholic Church continues to reflect on synodality through a two-year process of listening and dialogue, a panel of six notable theologians and canonists discussed the nature of consultation and decision-making in a synodal church.
Archbishop José Gomez: ‘Everything starts with baptism’
“We cannot stress this enough: Our lives find their meaning and purpose in Jesus Christ. Nothing else explains who we are, why we are alive and what we should be living for.”
Curia reform puts emphasis on role of bishops’ conferences, bishop says
Bishop Mellino said the pope’s reform of the Roman Curia underlines the importance of bishops’ conferences, particularly in fostering communion among the bishops themselves and with the pope.
All in: Women’s religious orders invest in synod process
The leaders of religious orders around the world are taking very seriously the idea of making the Catholic Church more “synodal” — a place where everyone is called to prayer, discernment and responsibility for the church and its mission.
Bishop Brendan Cahill: ‘A question is probably just a question’
“The process of synodality has been challenging each of us to not immediately shut down any voice, and to listen to the questions that are being asked.”
‘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.