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Reports from Rome

Reports from Rome

A Need for Creativity: Synod Report for October 29, 2023 Click Here Listening in Simplicity: Synod Report for October 27, 2023 Read More A United Witness: Synod Report for October 26, 2023 Read More Students at the Table of Wisdom: Synod Report for October 25, 2023 Read More Francis wants…

Pope signals openness to blessings for gay couples, study of women’s ordination

Pope Francis has expressed openness to Catholic blessings for same-sex couples, under the condition they are not confused with marriage ceremonies for men and women, in what could be a watershed moment for the church. Click Here to Read Article

Spirit unbounded Tales of the uninvited

SARAH MAC DONALD The Tablet An international network of reform-minded Catholic movements has organised an assembly to coincide with October’s Synod on Synodality that aims to create an alternative space where laypeople can dis-cuss issues too often swept un-der the carpet. HUDA KHOURY, a Melkite Catholic, has been battling the…
After Synod 2023 – before Synod 2024

After Synod 2023 – before Synod 2024

With the Synod 2021-2024, Pope Francis initiated a participatory process for the first time in modern church history, in which fundamental questions about the shape and future of the Church were first discussed at the grassroots level.

Meeting Summary for Helena Jeppesen’s Presentation

Quick recap Dr. Helena Jeppersen-Spuhler, a prominent advocate for women’s equality, discussed her insights and the historic participation of women in the 2023 Synod in Rome. She also highlighted the need for regional and decentralized solutions, the importance of feedback from Catholic organizations, and the need for more locally focused…
Listen to recording and read the report of Helena Jeppesen-Spuhler, delegate to the Synod

Listen to recording and read the report of Helena Jeppesen-Spuhler, delegate to the Synod

Our Global Ecclesial Synodal Council gathering on March 23 hosted Helena Jeppesen-Spuhler, delegate from Switzerland to the Synod in Rome. She shared her experience of the 2023 Synod and her anticipation for the 2024 Synod.
Join CCRI for upcoming Synodal gatherings in March; recording and summary of Dr. Wijngaards presentation

Join CCRI for upcoming Synodal gatherings in March; recording and summary of Dr. Wijngaards presentation

Since the first of the year, CCRI has been facilitating monthly synodal gatherings for all who have no other way to participate. These are the coming synodal gatherings to be held in March: You are welcome to join us to participate in a Synod. To find the times for you…
A New Style of Leadership for The Catholic Church

A New Style of Leadership for The Catholic Church

As the Vatican prepares to host the second part of Pope Francis' major summit on the future of the Catholic Church this October, one of the event's main organizers said a central purpose of the gathering is to create "a new style of leadership" for the global faith institution.
Join CCRI to participate in a Synodal Gathering

Join CCRI to participate in a Synodal Gathering

John Wijngaards of the Wijngaards Institute for Catholic Research will be speaking to our Global Ecclesial Synodal Council on our two-fold Church: Church as People of God and Church as Institution.
Hope For The Coastline in Indonesia

Hope For The Coastline in Indonesia

In the middle of Aikawapuka Village, Timika, Papua, Indonesia, an extraordinary event took place on 17 December 2023. This remarkable coastline, cherished by a group of passionate young environmentalists, witnessed an extraordinary initiative to protect their coastal ecosystem's natural magnificence.
The First Ever Virtual Conversation in the Spirit

The First Ever Virtual Conversation in the Spirit

Join with fellow Christian Life Community members on January 30 for the first ever virtual Conversation in the Spirit, the same process used in CLC groups and at the recent Synod Assembly in Rome. Participants will gather in small, facilitated groups to listen, discern, and respond to the consultation questions posed by the…
Recording of GESC Session with Sr. Filo Hirota

Recording of GESC Session with Sr. Filo Hirota

Filo Hirota, member of the Synod Preparatory Committee for the Synod 2023 and 2024, shared her experience this past weekend of the 2023 Synod. View the recording of the session.
Join us for our GESC event with Sr. Filo Hirota

Join us for our GESC event with Sr. Filo Hirota

Join us! A gathering of the Global Ecclesial Synod Council on Friday, January 26, or Saturday, January 27. Sister Filo Hirota, member of the Synod Organizing Committee, will share her experience of the 2023 Synod, her anticipation for the 2024 Synod.
Let’s Begin the New Year by Joining in a Synod

Let’s Begin the New Year by Joining in a Synod

Happy New Year! This is the year that we have the power to bring about changes in the Church that we've talked about and dreamed about for years. But this is the year that we can actually make it happen. The Synod office in Rome is seeking our input.
Was the Voice of Women Adequately Heard at the Synod?

Was the Voice of Women Adequately Heard at the Synod?

The synthesis report of the synod reveals that hierarchy and patriarchy are firmly in place in the Church structure. There is no indication that anything is going to change, writes Virginia Saldanha.
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