Pell elected to body organising next synod of bishops

Friday, November 20th, 2015

Cardinal George Pell is one of 15 prelates who will plan and organise the next synod of bishops.

He was one of 12 prelates elected at the recent 2015 synod. Pope Francis added three others to the “synod’s ordinary council”.

While the names of the 12 elected members had been circulating for some time, the Vatican only confirmed the composition of the council in a press release on Saturday.

Although it remains unknown when Francis might convoke the next synod, they are traditionally held every three years.

Members of the 2015 synod were also asked to submit suggestions for the theme of the next gathering, which the new council will consider before submitting several options to the Pope.

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