Tag: synod
What does Pope Francis mean when he calls for ‘parrhesia’?
On a number of occasions over the past six and a half years, Pope Francis has called his listeners to live out the Gospel...
Vatican publishes list of synod participants, including papal nominees
VATICAN CITY -- To the list of members of the Synod of Bishops elected by national bishops' conferences, Pope Francis added cardinals from 14...
Synodality: Walking together
The concept of "synodality," originally applied to bishops meeting together to discuss church teaching, has become increasingly important and extended since the Second Vatican...
Synod of bishops: Traveling on a journey together
The topic of "synodality" has generated rich conversation in recent years, especially since the election of Pope Francis. This term can seem foreign or...