Pope Francis told Cardinal Mario Grech that he would rather see clerics in jeans when visiting him, ditching their formal wear. Grech made the comments during an interview on Newsbook.com.mt with by Fr Joe Borg. Grech said that after he was raised to the rank of Cardinal, he attended a meeting with Pope Francis and Read more
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Secretariat begins discussing new synod process with bishops
Monday, June 21st, 2021
In preparation for the next world Synod of Bishops, leaders of the synod’s general secretariat held online meetings to discuss the process with the presidents and general secretaries of national and regional bishops’ conferences. Cardinal Mario Grech, secretary of the synod, and the office’s two undersecretaries, Xaviere Missionary Sister Nathalie Becquart and Bishop Luis Marín Read more
Vatican halts 2023 Synod on synodality
Monday, May 24th, 2021
The Vatican has postponed the 2022 Synod of bishops on Synodality by one year. The additional time will allow for an unprecedented consultation with Catholic laity. According to a Vatican communique, the three-stage process “will help to make possible a true listening to the People of God to ensure the participation of all in the Read more