C9 focuses on collegiality, role of women, nuncios, and world crises
During the December session of the Council of Cardinals (C9), which was held on December 2 and 3 at Casa Santa Marta in the presence of Pope Francis, several current issues concerning the Church and the world were addressed , as they were also discussed at the recent Synod. . The meetings were also an opportunity to reflect on the situation in the different countries represented by the cardinals, “to share concerns and hopes in the face of the current reality of conflicts and crises.”
Vatican News
Collegiality in the Church, the role of women, the recent Synod, the implementation of the Apostolic Constitution Praedicate Evangelium in the diocesan curias, the role of nuncios, concerns and hopes for the global reality in the midst of crises and conflicts marked the different themes discussed during the day in December. session of the Council of Cardinals, known as the C9, the working group of nine cardinals that assists and advises Pope Francis.
Collegiality in the Church
The meeting marked the last gathering of the year 2024, after those of February, April and June, which took place on Monday December 2 and Tuesday December 3 at the Casa Santa Marta, in the presence of the Pope, the cardinals of the Council and the Secretary. As the Holy See Press Office reports, “various topics were discussed during the meetings of the session,” starting with Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, “on collegiality in the Church, in particular the relations between particular Churches and ecclesial assemblies, followed by a common conversation on the recently concluded Synod.
The role of women and the service of nuncios
Furthermore, during the meetings, “the role of women in the Church was explored, seeking a synthesis of the issues raised during the last four sessions of the Council of Cardinals. Finally – continues the press release – time was dedicated to the study and implementation of the principles and criteria of the Apostolic Constitution Praedicate Evangelium in the diocesan curias, and to the theme “The role of pontifical representatives in a synodal missionary perspective », in conversation with Cardinal Oswald Gracias. , Archbishop of Bombay, Chairman of the relevant study group.
Reflection on the Church and the world
“As always,” reports the Vatican Press Room, “the Council was an opportunity for a global reflection on the reality of the Church and the world in the different areas represented by the cardinals, to share concerns and hopes regarding ongoing conflict conditions. and the crisis.
The next session of the Council of Cardinals is scheduled for April 2025.
