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 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…

Synod Briefing – Day 12: Importance of discerning the consensus

Synod Briefing – Day 12: Importance of discerning the consensus

Lors du point de presse du Synode du 16 octobre, le coordinateur des experts théologiens, le P. Dario Vitali, souligne que la tâche des groupes de travail de théologiens et canonistes est de « toujours écouter l’Esprit », tandis que l’assemblée a abordé des thèmes tels que l’unité de l’Église et les compétences des conférences…

Synod Briefing – Day 10: Synod focuses on decision-making

Synod Briefing – Day 10: Synod focuses on decision-making

Over the weekend, the General Assembly of the Synod on Synodality focuses on decision-making processes, emphasizing the need for transparency, accountability and evaluation. By Christopher Wells The work at the Synod in recent days has focused on the Journey section of the Work instrumentwith a particular emphasis on how Church leaders make and implement decisions….

Synod Briefing – Day 9: Care of relationships

Synod Briefing – Day 9: Care of relationships

The press briefing of the Synod on Friday was presented, as usual, by the president of the Commission for Information, Dr. Paolo Ruffini, assisted by Dr. Sheila Pires, secretary of the Commission. Guests at the conference included Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark, USA; Dr Giuseppina De Simone, witness to the European synodal process; and Bishop…

Synod briefing – Day 8: Walking the path of Christian Unity

Synod briefing – Day 8: Walking the path of Christian Unity

Thursday’s Synodal Assembly will focus on Christian unity. Cardinal Koch, Orthodox Metropolitan Job, Anglican Bishop Warner and Mennonite Pastor Graber are guests at the daily press briefing. By Roberto Paglialonga and Lorena Leonardi Following instructions from the Synod General Secretariat, Special Rapporteur Father Giacomo Costa encouraged Synod participants to be creative and not be afraid…