Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

What is the Synod of Bishops? A Catholic priest and theologian explains

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par William Clark, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross

On Oct. 10, 2021, Pope Francis formally opened a two-year process called “a synod on synodality,” officially known as “Synod 2021-2023: For a Synodal Church.” In brief, the process involves an expansion of an established institution, called the “Synod of Bishops.” This means that bishops around the world will consult with everyone from parishioners to monks, nuns and Catholic universities before coming together for a discussion in 2023.

The topic? How the church can learn to rely more fully on this kind of consultation-and-discussion…

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