As the Synodal Way Begins

As the Synodal Way Begins
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Catholic Church in Germany has begun its “Synodal Way.” From Jan. 30–Feb. 1, the German bishops held the first synodal assembly in Frankfurt. Over the next two years, they will hold three more plenary assemblies and convene work groups dedicated to the four main topics of the Synodal Way: power and separation of powers in the church, sexuality and partnership, priestly life and celibacy, and women in church ministry and offices. The process will likely conclude with a vote on a final document of guidelines that the bishops (as a conference and in their dioceses) will be expected—if not strictly obligated—to implement. Read Full Article »


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