synodality

Pope to US bishops: No, ‘synodality’ doesn’t mean ‘democracy’
- Feb 23, 2020
The pope has shifted the debate over how authority is exercised in Catholicism from a contest over “collegiality,” the preferred term in the 50 years following the Second Vatican Council (1962-65), to one about “synodality,” which is his preferred argot.

By John L. Allen Jr.
German bishops’ meeting to include election of new president
- Feb 21, 2020
This year’s spring assembly of the German bishops’ conference, scheduled in Mainz March 2-5, will be dominated by the election of a successor to the its current president, Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich and Freising.

By Catholic News Service
Pope, bishops discuss possible themes for 2022 synod
- Feb 17, 2020
Pope Francis has decided the next general assembly of the Synod of Bishops will be held in the fall of 2022, but he has not announced the theme for the gathering, the Vatican said.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

Germany’s synodal assembly draws praise, criticism from participants
- Feb 4, 2020
The first synodal assembly on the future of the Catholic Church in Germany drew both praise and some criticism, with many of the 230 participants lauding what they called a special atmosphere in the debates on key reforms.

By Catholic News Service
Germany’s synodal assembly a step to rebuilding Church’s credibility
- Jan 20, 2020
Catholic leaders in Germany have compiled responses from lay Catholics in areas related to who holds power in the Church, sexual morals, the role of priests and the place of women in church offices in preparation for an upcoming synodal assembly to debate church reforms.

By Catholic News Service
German Catholics complete final preparations for ‘synodal way’
- Dec 11, 2019
German Catholics insisted their national “synodal way” reform consultation will have an impact on the Church worldwide, as final preparations were completed for the consultation’s first plenary in January.

By Jonathan Luxmoore