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Synod on Synodality
Plight of Single Mothers in Southern Africa Part of Synod on Synodality Topics: Priest
The challenges single mothers face as members of the Church in the region covered by the Inter-regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) are among the topics of the ongoing Synod on Synodality, a Catholic Priest has said.
African Theologians Advocate for Adoption of African Values in Synod on Synodality
Participants in the ongoing Synod on Synodality symposium of Theologians that was organized by the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) are suggesting that the Synodal process be anchored in African values.
Synodality Church’s “antidote to clericalism”: Mauritian Cardinal in Pastoral Letter
The Bishop of Port Louis Diocese in Mauritius, Maurice Cardinal Piat has, in his latest pastoral letter for the Lenten period, said that the Synod on Synodality and the ongoing preparations are part of the Catholic Church’s initiatives to counteract clericalism.
Synodal Process Ongoing in South Sudanese Diocese Despite “humanitarian emergency”: Bishop
The people of God in South Sudan’s Malakal Diocese are taking part in the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality despite the humanitarian emergency due to floods, the Local Ordinary of the South Sudanese Diocese has said.
At Episcopal Ordination in Kenya, Nuncio Cautions against Clericalism, Urges Listening
The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has cautioned against “clericalism” which he said he had noted from his interactions with the people of God in the East African country including Priests and Bishops as they participate in the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality.
Pope Francis to Speak with College Students in Virtual Session Hosted by Loyola University
Pope Francis is scheduled to speak with college students from around the world next month as part of the Catholic Church’s preparations for the Synod on Synodality. The virtual event is to be hosted by Loyola University Chicago.
Global Synodal Path "a great opportunity to listen to one another": Pope Francis
He made the remark in his 2022 World Communications Day message.
Vatican Asks Catholic Bishops to Invite Local Protestant, Orthodox Leaders in Synodal Path
The letter was sent by Cardinal Kurt Koch and Cardinal Mario Grech.
Synodality Not a "search for majority consensus": Pope Francis
The pope was speaking to French Catholic Action groups.
Synod on Synodality “not only for the Bishops”, South Sudanese Archbishop Tells Youth
The Synod on Synodality is not an ecclesial event for Bishops alone but for all the people of God including young people, the Archbishop of South Sudan’s Juba Archdiocese has said.
Initiate Synodality Conversation from Family, Catholic Bishop in South Africa Says
Journeying together as people of God through the ongoing Synodal process should be taken to the root of the Church, which is family, the Auxiliary Bishop of South Africa’s Cape Town Archdiocese has said.
Vatican Gives World’s Dioceses More Time to Consult Catholics ahead of Synod on Synodality
Dioceses now have until Aug. 15, 2022, to submit consultation summaries.
Religious in Africa, Youth Share Understanding of Synodality after Launch by Pope Francis
Synodality is a journey, a “reversed pyramid” and an opportunity to create more engagement among the people of God, young African Catholics and women and men Religious who shared their understanding of the synod which Pope Francis launched October 10 have said.
Vatican Launches Prayer Website "to accompany" Synod on Synodality
The app Click To Pray will also promote prayer for the synodal process.
Inaugurated Synod Process in Kenyan Diocese to Include “those considered as outsiders”
The process of the Synod on Synodality inaugurated in the Catholic Diocese of Malindi in Kenya seeks to include “those considered as outsiders”, the Local Ordinary of the Kenyan Diocese has said.
Church Vitality “depends on your participation”: Mauritian Cardinal in Message for Synod
The need for the people of God in Mauritius to fully participate in the upcoming Synod on Synodality has been emphasized by the Bishop of Mauritius’ Port-Louis Diocese.
South African Diocese Embarks on Synod on Synodality Pre-Meetings ahead of Official Launch
The Catholic Bishop of South Africa’s Aliwal Diocese has, in a pastoral letter, announced pre-synod meetings in his Episcopal See to deliberate on Synod on Synodality ahead of its solemn opening in each particular Church planned for October 17.
Put Borrowed Funds to “judicious, effective use”: Archbishop to Nigerian Government
Government officials in Nigeria have been cautioned against diverting externally borrowed funds and public resources to sustain their lavish lifestyles and instead use the money to develop the nation.
Synodal Process Not Advocating for “democratic Church”, Kenyan Catholic Bishop Clarifies
The Synod on Synodality specifically stands out for including the people of God at the local level in the decision-making processes of the Church. This, according to a Kenyan Catholic Bishop, does not however translate to some form of democracy where opinions will be accepted outside the hierarchical structures of the Church.
Jesuit President in Africa Lauds Synod on Synodality, Says Process Not “one-off” Event
The President of Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) has lauded the Synod on Synodality, which Pope Francis announced earlier this year to solemnly open next month, on 9–10 October 2021 in Rome.
