Tag: 2023 synod on synodality

Titled “Enlarge the space of your tent,” the document will form the basis for the work of the second stage of the synodal process

Pope Francis explained that he made the decision "in order to have a more relaxed period of discernment"

More than 200 bishops, priests, and lay representatives of the diocesan synodal process will take part in the consultation

When we journey with one who needs a companion, we respond to the challenge of synodality

A Vatican statement there is "a certain mistrust among the laity who doubt that their contribution will really be taken into consideration”

The cardinal acknowledged that structural reform was necessary, but said it required consensus

The pope suggested that listening to society was more critical than ever due to the coronavirus pandemic

“The dialogue between Christians of different confessions, united by one baptism, has a special place in the synodal journey”

Pope Francis said that synodality is "not a simple discussion." "It is not an ‘adjective.’ Never ‘adjectivize’ the substantiality of life.”

Catholic faith communities must also see the ecumenical relevance of the synodal process