Sr. Mukari: Synodality will prove a ‘game-changer’ for women in Africa

Sr. Mukari: Synodality will prove a ‘game-changer’ for women in Africa

Vatican news Following the Synod on Synodality, Catholic nuns in Africa are expressing their hopes for a Church that more deeply values ​​and includes women, particularly in leadership and community roles. By Susan Nzomo For many nuns, the synodal process marks a long-overdue shift toward inclusion and shared responsibility. They believe the results of the…

Synodal journey ‘critical in rebuilding Nigeria’s Maiduguri Diocese’

Synodal journey ‘critical in rebuilding Nigeria’s Maiduguri Diocese’

Vatican news The Church’s synodal journey has revived the faith and evangelical unity of Catholics in the Nigerian diocese of Maiduguri, according to a local priest. By Michael Maduekwe Fr. Hyellamada Mathias, Parish Priest of St. Anne’s Parish in Michika, Nigeria, shared his views on the need for the synodal trip to the Diocese of…

C9 focuses on collegiality, role of women, nuncios, and world crises

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…

Pope: The Synod Document is a gift to the People of God

Pope: The Synod Document is a gift to the People of God

Vatican news In his final speech to the Synodal Assembly, Pope Francis presents the Final Document of the Synod as a “triple gift”. By Linda Bordoni Addressing the Synodal Assembly on Saturday evening, Pope Francis stressed that the Final Document, drawn up during the 2nd session of the Synod on Sinodality which began on October…

Indian Catholic bishops set to discuss synodal pathways for mission at 2025 assembly

Indian Catholic bishops set to discuss synodal pathways for mission at 2025 assembly

Vatican news The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CCBI) has announced that its upcoming Plenary Assembly will adopt a participatory and synodal approach, emphasizing inclusion within the Church. By LiCAS News The Plenary Assembly of Indian Bishops will be held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from January 28 to February 4, 2025, and will focus on the…

Synod briefing – Day 16: Discernment on the final document

Synod briefing – Day 16: Discernment on the final document

The topics of the role of young people and women in the Church were among the major themes during the discussions of Synod participants on the final document of the Synod, which is to be approved at the end of the General Assembly on Saturday. Participating in Tuesday’s press conference were Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu,…

Synod Briefing – Day 15: Presentation of the final document

Synod Briefing – Day 15: Presentation of the final document

At today’s synod press conference, speakers report that the draft final document was presented to the synod assembly. By Tiziana Campisi and Roberto Paglialonga The draft Final Document was distributed today, October 21, to all participants in the Synod. Speaking at the daily press briefing at the Vatican Press Office, Dr. Paolo Ruffini, Prefect of…

Synod: Cardinal Grech’s homily for Mass of the Holy Spirit – Full text

Synod: Cardinal Grech’s homily for Mass of the Holy Spirit – Full text

Cardinal Mario Grech, Secretary General of the Synod, celebrates the Mass dedicated to the Holy Spirit and reflects on the need to open oneself to the Holy Spirit, particularly in the synodal path. Votive Mass of the Holy SpiritOctober 21, 2024HOMILY OF CARDINAL MARIO GRECHSecretary General of the Synod Dear brothers and sisters, We have…

Digital missionaries continue journey to proclaim the Gospel online

Digital missionaries continue journey to proclaim the Gospel online

Three Vatican officials hold an online prayer vigil at the tomb of St. Peter to conclude the Digital Synod initiative, encouraging thousands of digital Catholic missionaries to serve the Church in the key of synodality. By Edoardo Giribaldi Digital missionaries gathered online Sunday afternoon, gathering virtually and in person around the tomb of the Apostle…

Synod leaders address challenging questions from university students

Synod leaders address challenging questions from university students

Students from across the United States gather in Rome to engage in conversation with leaders of the Synod Secretariat. By Linda Bordoni Some 140 university students, primarily from North America, gathered Friday evening in the Paul VI Hall to engage directly with leaders of the Synod Secretariat. The event, titled “University Students in Dialogue with…