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Synod on Synodality
Synodality Not a "search for majority consensus": Pope Francis
The pope was speaking to French Catholic Action groups.
Synod on Synodality “not only for the Bishops”, South Sudanese Archbishop Tells Youth
The Synod on Synodality is not an ecclesial event for Bishops alone but for all the people of God including young people, the Archbishop of South Sudan’s Juba Archdiocese has said.
Initiate Synodality Conversation from Family, Catholic Bishop in South Africa Says
Journeying together as people of God through the ongoing Synodal process should be taken to the root of the Church, which is family, the Auxiliary Bishop of South Africa’s Cape Town Archdiocese has said.
Vatican Gives World’s Dioceses More Time to Consult Catholics ahead of Synod on Synodality
Dioceses now have until Aug. 15, 2022, to submit consultation summaries.
Religious in Africa, Youth Share Understanding of Synodality after Launch by Pope Francis
Synodality is a journey, a “reversed pyramid” and an opportunity to create more engagement among the people of God, young African Catholics and women and men Religious who shared their understanding of the synod which Pope Francis launched October 10 have said.
Vatican Launches Prayer Website "to accompany" Synod on Synodality
The app Click To Pray will also promote prayer for the synodal process.
Inaugurated Synod Process in Kenyan Diocese to Include “those considered as outsiders”
The process of the Synod on Synodality inaugurated in the Catholic Diocese of Malindi in Kenya seeks to include “those considered as outsiders”, the Local Ordinary of the Kenyan Diocese has said.
Church Vitality “depends on your participation”: Mauritian Cardinal in Message for Synod
The need for the people of God in Mauritius to fully participate in the upcoming Synod on Synodality has been emphasized by the Bishop of Mauritius’ Port-Louis Diocese.
South African Diocese Embarks on Synod on Synodality Pre-Meetings ahead of Official Launch
The Catholic Bishop of South Africa’s Aliwal Diocese has, in a pastoral letter, announced pre-synod meetings in his Episcopal See to deliberate on Synod on Synodality ahead of its solemn opening in each particular Church planned for October 17.
Put Borrowed Funds to “judicious, effective use”: Archbishop to Nigerian Government
Government officials in Nigeria have been cautioned against diverting externally borrowed funds and public resources to sustain their lavish lifestyles and instead use the money to develop the nation.
Synodal Process Not Advocating for “democratic Church”, Kenyan Catholic Bishop Clarifies
The Synod on Synodality specifically stands out for including the people of God at the local level in the decision-making processes of the Church. This, according to a Kenyan Catholic Bishop, does not however translate to some form of democracy where opinions will be accepted outside the hierarchical structures of the Church.
Jesuit President in Africa Lauds Synod on Synodality, Says Process Not “one-off” Event
The President of Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) has lauded the Synod on Synodality, which Pope Francis announced earlier this year to solemnly open next month, on 9–10 October 2021 in Rome.
Members of Commissions Preparing 2023 Synod on Synodality Unveiled
The general secretariat of the Synod of Bishops on Tuesday named the members of three groups helping to prepare the 2023 synod on synodality.
Vatican Asks all Catholic Dioceses to Take Part in Synod on Synodality
The Vatican announced Friday that the Synod of Bishops on synodality has been postponed to 2023, with a two-year consultative preparatory phase involving Catholic dioceses worldwide.
Religious Sister, Priest Named as Under-secretaries of Synod of Bishops
Pope Francis Saturday appointed a Spanish priest and a French religious sister as under-secretaries of the Synod of Bishops.
Pope Francis Announces a 2022 Synod on Synodality
The next ordinary Synod of Bishops will be a synod on synodality, the Vatican announced March 7.
