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SALYA: The Philippine National Report on Synodality 2024
SALYA: The Philippine National Report on Synodality 2024
How to be a synodal Church in mission?
Guidelines for work in view of the 2024 Assembly released At the end of their meeting on 5 December, the members of the Ordinary Council of the Synod of Bishops adopted a Document for the work to be engaged by the Catholic Church until the celebration of the Second...
At synod close, Pope Francis warns against ‘idolatry disguised as spirituality’
VATICAN— Pope Francis has spoken out against what he called ‘idolatry disguised as spirituality’ at the closing Mass of the first Rome session of the Synod of Bishops on Synodality.
CBCP chief: ‘National synodal council’ to widen participation in PH church
ROME— The head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is offering the local church’s “national synodal council” as a template for Pope Francis’ bid to widen participation and make the global Church more inclusive.
Synodality a ‘paradigm shift’ — CBCP official
ROME— The “Synod on Synodality” challenges the Church leadership and the laity to get out of their comfort zones and shun elitist tendencies, an official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said.
Faithful people ‘infallible’ in their belief, Pope Francis tells synod
VATICAN— The Church is composed of both saints and sinners who are “holy faithful people” walking in God’s presence, Pope Francis reminded delegates to the 2023 Synod of Bishops on Wednesday.
Synod delegates weigh in on doctrine, tradition
VATICAN– The faith is immutable, but doctrine can develop and has in fact developed over time.
Synod is about a legacy for Church’s future, says Asian cardinal
VATICAN— As the Vatican summit on the future of Catholicism enters its final week, a top Asian cardinal stressed the importance of the legacy it will leave for the next generation.
Synod 2023: Filipina theologian explains why Asians gave an honest take on the Church
VATICAN— Asians tend to shun conflict and prefer harmonious relations, to the extent of papering over differences in an effort to save faces. But the continent’s report to the ongoing “Synod on Synodality” gave an honest take on what’s happening in the Church from the Asian perspective.
Synod to send ‘Letter to the People of God’
VATICAN– Delegates to the “Synod on Synodality” have agreed to publish a “Letter to the People of God” as they prepare to conclude a general assembly tasked with finding ways to make the Church more discerning and participative.
‘Church needs Asia’s spirit of hospitality’
By Felipe Salvosa II | CBCP NewsOctober 21, 2023Archbishop Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo (center) speaks to the media during a press briefing at the Vatican on Oct. 20, 2023. ROY LAGARDE/CBCP NEWSVATICAN– “Come in but take off your shoes” is a widespread custom...
‘Big differences’ among synod participants – Tokyo prelate
VATICAN– One of the most influential Asian voices in the ongoing Synod of Bishops pointed to “big differences” among delegates in many hot-button topics, which means decisions cannot be rushed.
How the Vatican synod ‘surprises’ Philippine bishop
ROME— Having attended a synod of bishops for the first time 15 years ago, a top Philippine churchman admitted that the ongoing Vatican summit is something that surprised him.
CBCP chief offers ‘Filipino, Asian perspective’ on issue of blessings for same-sex couples
ROME— The head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) offered a “Filipino and Asian perspective” on how the Church could move forward in its outreach toward people with same-sex attraction, a key issue in the ongoing Synod of Bishops in the Vatican.