As Rome prepares for the denouement of Pope Francis’s long-running Synod of Bishops on Synodality next month, Catholics and other African Christian leaders are exploring the possible implications of the process for closer ties among the various Christian communities on the continent. During a recent exchange known as the “African Palaver Conversation Series,” which concluded Read more
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Women’s ordination excluded from Synod, debate persists
Thursday, August 29th, 2024
Despite women’s ordination being excluded from the agenda of the Synod on Synodality, the topic remains a significant point of discussion within the Church. According to Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, the General Relator of the Synod, the issue of women’s priestly ordination was not included because it was not universally raised. The Instrumentum laboris published recently Read more
Bishops prep for Synod with regional workshops worldwide
Monday, August 26th, 2024
Bishops are conducting regional workshops around the world to prepare for the October 2024 Synod on Synodality in Vatican City. These workshops are crucial in shaping discussions at the synod, which aims to make the Church more inclusive and participatory. This reflects the themes outlined in the Vatican’s guiding document “Instrumentum Laboris”. Europe In Europe, Read more