Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Indiana, discusses with OSV News his experience of the Synod on Synodality and where he sees some of the things discussed could benefit the church's evangelizing mission now.
The synod report, a synthesis of the Oct. 4-29 meeting, is fundamentally an instrument for discernment, and it is designed to elicit further reflection and response from the whole church. The synod's next session in Rome will have the task of making
Leveling hierarchical distinctions in the Church without removing them entirely has emerged as a principal objective of Pope Francis’ Synod on Synodality, writes Russell Shaw. That is perhaps the chief conclusion to be drawn from the first session of the synod, which
"Clericalism is a whip, it is a scourge, it is a form of worldliness that defiles and damages the face of the Lord's bride; it enslaves God's holy and faithful people," Pope Francis told some 400 voting members and observers gathered for
The monthlong experience of synodality with cardinals, bishops, religious and laypeople from all over the world created new and wider "spaces" for everyone to feel welcome, to listen and discern God's will together, several synod members said at the conclusion of the
The Synod of Bishops concluded its first session in October 2023, marked by a focus on synodality and the role of the people of God in shaping the Church. Pope Francis urged the laity to have a stronger voice in the Church,
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- While some of the issues discussed at the synod on synodality were judged to require further study, members came up with a list of things that can or should happen immediately and others that should be considered. The
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- To reform the church is to put God first and adore him, and to love and serve others, Pope Francis said at Mass marking the conclusion of the first session of the Synod of Bishops on synodality. "This
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- A report summarizing discussions at the assembly of the Synod of Bishops said the church may need more welcoming pastoral approaches, especially to people who feel excluded, but also acknowledged fears of betraying traditional church teachings and practices.
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As the Catholic Church’s synod on synodality continues, it is drawing on lessons learned from decades of ecumenical friendships and dialogues and is sharing its experience with ecumenical partners with one goal in mind: helping all Christians take