Synod Report – English Version
XVI ORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE SYNOD OF BISHOPS
First Session
(4-29 October 2023)
Synthesis Report
A SYNODAL CHURCH IN MISSION
October 28th 2023
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