German bishops discuss Synodal Path with the Curia
German Bishops gathered in Rome for their “ad Limina visit” meet with the heads of the Vatican’s dicasteries to discuss the ongoing German Synodal Path.
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German Bishops gathered in Rome for their “ad Limina visit” meet with the heads of the Vatican’s dicasteries to discuss the ongoing German Synodal Path.
The Vatican has published this week the Document of the Continental Phase for the next Synod. As reported on the Vatican News website: It is the Document, with the consultation of the people of God, which will serve as the basis, for the work of the second stage of the synodal journey, launched by Pope Francis in October 2021.
We pray for children who are suffering, especially those who are homeless, orphans, and victims of war; may they be guaranteed access to education and the opportunity to experience family affection.
Assisted by young Portuguese university students presenting a tablet for him, Pope Francis at the Angleus on Sunday registers for the forthcoming World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugual, August 2023.
This morning, at the end of the Sunday Angelus, the Holy Father announced that the upcoming 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops will be held in two moments, that is, in two sessions, spaced one year apart: the first from October 4 to 29, 2023, the second in October 2024.
Cardinal Parolin, Sr. Smerilli, and environmental protagonists partake in the global premiere of ‘The Letter’ film, which features Pope Francis, on 4 October, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, in the Vatican’s New Synod Hall. The documentary is devoted to protecting and saving our Common Home.
We pray for the Church; ever faithful to, and courageous in preaching the Gospel, may the Church be a community of solidarity, fraternity and welcome, always living in an atmosphere of synodality.
Press release at the end of the meeting to draft the Document for the Continental Stage of the 2021-2023 Synodal Process
Pope Francis celebrates Holy Mass in the city of Matera at the conclusion of the 27th National Eucharistic Congress reminding Christians there is no eucharistic worship without compassion for the poor.
We pray that the death penalty, which attacks the dignity of the human person, may be legally abolished in every country.
Pope Francis releases a third message for World Youth Day 2022 – 2023, to be held in Lisbon in 2023, after being postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and urges young people to follow in the footsteps of Our Lady, going in haste to others and dedicating our lives to Jesus.
Pope Francis encourages us not to be afraid as our lives are firmly in God’s loving and provident care, but we must ‘be ready’ at all times, vigilant and attentive to serving God and our brothers and sisters.
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