A Voice Unheard: The Absence of Deacons at the Synod
COMMENTARY: The inclusion of deacons in the Synod on Synodality is vital for representing the Church’s nature as a communion of persons, each bringing distinct gifts and roles to the fore.
Results from Tag: 'synodal way'
Will the German Bishops Defy Pope Francis? All Eyes Are on Augsburg to Find Out
ANALYSIS: The German bishops are expected to decide on taking the next step toward a Synodal Council that has been forbidden by the Vatican.
German Bishop Says Divisions Within Local Church Are a ‘Disaster for the Faithful’
In the latest in a series of high-profile critiques of the German Synodal Way, Bishop Stefan Oster of the Diocese of Passau did not shy away from identifying profound theological disagreements as the source of division within the Catholic Church in Germany.
The Need for a Deeper Theology of Synodality
COMMENTARY: Without explicit clarification, the synthesis document of the recent Synod on Synodality seems to teeter on a Protestant understanding of ministry, where all ministry flows from baptism, and a correspondingly Protestant ecclesiology, which is essentially baptismal and only secondarily Eucharistic, if at all.
Synod on Synodality: ‘Experts and Facilitators’ Include Controversial Figures — Who Could Play Major Role?
NEWS ANALYSIS: They don’t have a vote, but the group of 62 could influence proceedings through regulating discussion and amplifying preferred viewpoints.
Cameroon Archbishop: ‘No Room for Distraction’ for Delegates to Synod on Synodality
Archbishop Nkea, who was appointed a member of the ordinary council of the synod by Pope Francis, highlighted some of the issues to be discussed.
Vatican and German Bishops Discuss Theological Questions From Synodal Way
The Synodal Way, which began in 2019, is a collaborative effort between the Central Committee of German Catholics (ZdK) and the German bishops’ conference.
Pope Francis: Synodal Journey ‘A Challenge and Task’ for American Seminarians
During the private audience, Pope Francis also encouraged the seminarians to foster a daily relationship with Jesus by spending time in silence before the Eucharist.
Pope Francis: ‘Church Must Become Increasingly Synodal’ in World Day of Prayer for Vocations Message
The 59th World Day of Prayer for Vocations will take place on May 8, the Fourth Sunday of Easter, also known as Good Shepherd Sunday.
