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Sr Nathalie Becquart, the undersecretary of the Synod of Bishops discusses how to accompany dioceses or local church communities in implementing a synodal process, based on experiences from the Secretariat General of the Synod. She emphasizes two foundational principles...

Fr Joseph Xavier, SJ, a Jesuit priest from Madurai, India, shares his involvement with the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), which oversees 132 dioceses. Over the past few years, he has facilitated a spiritual discernment process across 14 regions, engaging bishops, clergy...

In this interview, María Lía Zervino offers an insightful reading of the present and future of the Church, drawing on her clarity of thought and extensive ecclesial experience, placing synodality, mission and the co-responsibility of women in dialogue with one another...

After nine days in Salamanca, nearly 100 facilitators of discernment processes concluded the inaugural “Ignite the Way” meeting on 3 December. Participants – Jesuits, diocesan priests, religious women, and lay people from across the globe – are now preparing to bring their experience home...

Laos, a nation situated in the heart of Southeast Asia, is a land of rolling hills, pristine forests, and the Mekong River, which flows through its entire territory and serves as a symbol deeply intertwined with the local culture...

The Jubilee Year of Hope offers the Church a sacred time for renewal, reconciliation, and revival. On June 25, the Church sets aside a special moment for the Jubilee of Priests to honor and to celebrate the sacred calling of presbyters in their ministry to the faithful...

In this interview, Sr Nathalie Becquart, XMCJ, reminds us of a special link between the Jubilee Year celebration and the synodal journey of the Church. She says that the synodal approach fosters hope amidst challenges, encourages dialogue across diverse backgrounds...

There is an air of festivity in Rome as the Church prepares for the Jubilee Year under the theme “Pilgrims of Hope”. In the past few months, the eternal city has been seeing a lot of transformation, with multiple visible refurbishment projects and the restoration...

More than 120 students from 14 US Catholic universities embarked on a transformative pilgrimage to Rome during the Second Session of the Synod on Synodality. The trip provided an opportunity for the participants to engage deeply with the synodal vision...

Fr Orobator describes the Synodal process as a “remodeling” of the Church, inviting reflection, listening and a collaborative spirit. He likens it to a structure undergoing renovation. Just as craftsmen and artisans work together to reshape a building...

Father Enrique Figaredo, SJ, Apostolic Prefect of Battambang, Cambodia, is one of the participants at the Synod on Synodality. He reflects on the impact of the synodal process, highlighting how synodality is shaping the Church’s mission...

Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, SJ, the Synod’s Relator-General, emphasizes the importance of communal and ecclesial discernment towards building a Church where every Christian’s voice is heard and valued.