America Magazine: Pope Francis’ picks for the synod are in—and suggest this will be a Vatican meeting like no other

(A comprehensive overview of who will be attending the Synod discussions…)

Article by Gerard O’Connell.

The Synod on Synodality is officially the 16th ordinary assembly of the synod of bishops, but it promises to be radically different from any of its predecessors. Having reported on all the synods since 1985, I have come to believe that this synod—articulated in two sessions—could well be the most transformative event in the Catholic Church since the Second Vatican Council.

The Vatican published the list of synod participants. 

What does it tell us about Pope Francis’ goals for the synod? First, Pope Francis has sought to ensure a balance in the membership of those who will participate with a vote in the plenary assembly, which will be held in the Vatican in two nearly months-long sessions in October 2023 and October 2024.

Link to full article:

https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/07/07/pope-francis-synod-synodality-members-245654?utm_source=piano&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=32763&pnespid=57R1DyhOP7EUxqDfuW_3ApaK5wq3VIJocbm53vpx8xhmerI.Or0Ea_KyBuFCJ8dtTvJ_nyxk

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