Pope Leo had a chance to speak at length about the synodal process begun by his predecessor as synod teams gathered this weekend in Rome.
Two study groups — on liturgy and on episcopal conferences — have been added to the 10 created by Pope Francis to continue reflections started in the synod.
By the year 324, Pope Sylvester I convened a synod here to prepare Rome’s response to the growing Arian controversy.
These two "neighbors" in Rome had a chance to exchange a few words after Leo's election, sharing in their common experience as superiors of religious orders.
A multi-year plan at local, national, continental, and worldwide levels will be a process of “accompaniment and evaluation" of the synod, with a first-ever "world ecclesial assembly" in 2028.
"We are His Witnesses" calls for an openness to listen to one another, and reminds that we are called to be agents of growth and change in the world.
St. Peter's Chair is symbol of love, unity, and mercy and the majestic baldachin frames true focal point: the Holy Spirit
In his closing address for the Synod on Synodality, Pope Francis explained that he approved directly the final document created by the members of the assembly.
Women and laypeople, decentralization, transparency: These are the main themes of the final document of the Synod on Synodality released on October 26, 2024.
Here is what the Pope said in closing the multi-year process of the Synod on Synodality. Remember – in Madeleine Delbrêl’s words – that “there are places in which the Spirit breathes, but there is only one Spirit who breathes in all places.”
After the British preacher approached him to clarify, the Congolese cardinal defended Fr. Timothy Radcliffe in reaction to misinterpretations of his reprinted text.
Sixteen representatives of other Christian churches are taking part in the Synod on Synodality, which is taking place in Rome during October.
While it is unknown who killed Fr. Marcelo Pérez, his advocacy for the poor and stand against cartel violence had led to his receiving death threats. He was remembered in Rome.
While the Holy Spirit speaks directly to the heart without need for translation, this is not the case for Synod participants, who face a challenge.
The Synod gives a platform to representatives of Churches with an absolute urgency to bring hope and consolation to their peoples scarred by conflict.
His parents were murdered: “Loving our neighbor and being able to forgive the other person, especially the one who has hurt us, who persecutes us, is a grace and a gift from God.”
The "courageous cardinal" of Bangui, Central African Republic, spoke with I.MEDIA about the situation in his homeland and the role of Africa in the Synod.
