Archive for tag: laity

Archive pour tag : laity

Pope Francis speaks at an event marking the 50th anniversary of the Synod of Bishops in Paul VI hall at the Vatican. The pope in his speech outlined his vision for how the entire church must be
Francis’ synod reforms show voices of Catholic laity can no longer be ignored

Pope Francis’ decision in late April to include lay persons as full participants with voting rights in the upcoming Synod of Bishops is a significant step towards making the synod a body that more adequately represents and embodies an act of discernment by the whole entire people of God.

In exhorting the pastors of the local churches to embark upon a synodal process with the whole community of the baptized and listen to the voices of the marginalized, the pope has been seeking to reawaken the muscle memory of the ecclesial body.
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Posted: May 10, 2023 • Permanent link: ecumenism.net/?p=13681
Categories: NCR, Opinion • In this article: Catholic, laity, Pope Francis, synodality Transmis : 10 mai 2023 • Lien permanente : ecumenism.net/?p=13681
Catégorie : NCR, Opinion • Dans cet article : Catholic, laity, Pope Francis, synodality

Pope Francis gives a crucifix to a layperson he installed as a catechist during a Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. The Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life is sponsoring a conference aimed at promoting the
Partners in mission: Dicastery promotes ‘co-responsibility’ of clergy, laity

For too many Catholics, ordained or lay, the responsibilities of the laity are those “delegated” by the priest or bishop.

As the continental assemblies for the Synod of Bishops make clear that hot-button issues — like sexuality, climate change and the role of women in the church — are not going away, the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life is pointing at a more fundamental issue at stake in learning to be a “synodal church”: What responsibility comes from baptism and unites all Catholics?
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Posted: Feb. 17, 2023 • Permanent link: ecumenism.net/?p=13335
Categories: CNS • In this article: Dicastery for Laity the Family and Life, laity, mission, synodality, Vatican Transmis : 17 févr. 2023 • Lien permanente : ecumenism.net/?p=13335
Catégorie : CNS • Dans cet article : Dicastery for Laity the Family and Life, laity, mission, synodality, Vatican