Towards the Synod 2024 Opening
Published on 9 July 2024, the Instrumentum Laboris (Working Document) for the second Assembly of the Synod in October 2024 sets the tone and expectations for the Assembly.
A key question for Catholics is: Will it be enough to restore credibility and confidence in an ailing church and reverse the rapidly declining engagement with Mass and the sacraments?
Catholics across the globe have expressed their concerns and desires in copious submissions over the past six years. Will those heart-felt expressions be heard and acted on?
Continuing the pattern of moderated conversations in table groups, the outcomes of this gathering will, in effect, be a test of the synodal process and the quality of Catholic leadership.
Massimo Faggioli and John Warhurst dicussed these questions, the upcoming Synod, and the future beyond the Synod.
A Question & Answer session followed.
The webinar was recorded and is available to view below.
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