On Saturday, October 5, several participants in the Synod on Synodality briefed journalists on the reports presented in the small working groups and expressed their hope that the second session of the Synod could be an opportunity to seek peace and respect for human rights. the man. By Antonella Palermo The General Assembly of the…
At the first General Congregation of the Synodal Assembly, on October 2, members of the ten groups created by the Pope in February to explore the theological and canonical aspects of various themes, as well as representatives of three other Commissions, explained the work accomplished so far. and future prospects. By Salvatore Cernuzio The role…
Vatican news Pope Francis leads Synod members and participants in a service of penance, expressing shame for our sins and seeking forgiveness from God and those we have harmed. By Christopher Wells During a penitential service marked by testimonies from those wounded by abuse, war and lack of charity, Pope Francis asked for forgiveness from…
Full text of the homily by Mgr Timothy Costelloe, SDB, of Perth, during the mass for the memory of Saint Jerome, on the first day of the synodal retreat. By Mgr Timothy John Costelloe, SDB, Archbishop of Perth (Australia) It is certainly very appropriate, and we might even say it is a gift of Divine…
Vatican news In his second meditation for the Synod Retreat that opened on Monday morning, Dominican Friar and former Master of the Order of Preachers, Father Timothy Radcliffe, offered a reflection on “The Locked Room” to those who will participate in the Second Session of the XVI General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, set…
At Morning Prayer on the first day of the Synod Retreat, Mother Maria Ignazia Angelini offers a reflection on “How to be a Synodal Church in Mission?: Thirst for God, hidden source of synodal dialogues”. Reflection at Morning Prayer “How to be a Synodal Church in Mission?” Thirst for God, hidden source of synodal dialogues…
Cardinals Grech and Hollerich, along with Father Costa and Bishop Battocchio, presented details of the October Synod General Assembly at a briefing at the Vatican hosted by the prefect of the dicastery for communication. The pope will preside over a penitential celebration with testimonies from victims of abuse, war and indifference toward migrants. Notable new…
Members of the 15th Ordinary Council of the General Secretariat of the Synod meet with Pope Francis as they continue their work on the “Instrumentum laboris” for the upcoming second session of the General Assembly of the Synod. By Christopher Wells After a meeting of theologians earlier this month, the Ordinary Council of the Synod…