Synodality assists in formation in Nigerian Catholic schools for girls

Synodality assists in formation in Nigerian Catholic schools for girls

Vatican news The spirit of synodality offered fruitful advice in the training of young girls in Catholic schools in Nigeria, according to Sr. Justina Adejo, an Augustinian religious sister. By Michael Maduekwe The sister Justina Adejo, Augustinian sisters of the mercy of Jesus, shared her experiences on the way in which the listening and sharing…

Pope to Indian Bishops: ‘Be beacons of hope for the poor’

Pope to Indian Bishops: ‘Be beacons of hope for the poor’

Vatican news Pope Francis addresses a message to the meeting of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) for his plenary assembly calling bishops to prioritize the poor and vulnerable and to implement the fruits of the Synodal path. By Vatican News While the bishops of the Latin rite of India meet for their…

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…

Bishop Faddoul: Maronite Church’s contribution to Synod on synodality

Bishop Faddoul: Maronite Church’s contribution to Synod on synodality

Vatican news As synodality begins to take root in the Church, the Maronite bishop of Central and West Africa explores how the Synod resonates with African culture. By Nour El Khoury – Beirut Bishop Simon Faddoul, of the Eparchy of the Annunciation, a Maronite diocese in Africa, highlighted the Synod for Synodality and the impact…

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…

Cardinal Hollerich on Synod: ‘Catholics will see a Church where they count’

Cardinal Hollerich on Synod: ‘Catholics will see a Church where they count’

Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, general rapporteur of the Synod, speaks to Vatican News following the closing conference of the second session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod on synodality, and observes how the fruits of the Synod can impact and strengthen the daily lives of Catholics around the world. . Deborah Castellano Lubov…

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,…