Women and synodality centered in California with Dr. Cynthia Bailey Manns
The two-day gathering featured women from California and beyond who have bought into Pope Francis' listening vision for the Catholic Church.
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Georgetown synod dialogue to feature African-American delegate Dr. Cynthia Bailey Manns
The Minnesota-based delegate to the Synod on Synodality, which will reconvene this October in Rome, will feature in a roundtable dialogue in Washington.
'Disturbing intimacy' at 2023 Synod gathering, says U.S.-based Nigerian Jesuit delegate
The head of theology at the Jesuits' California seminary spoke on his experience at the October synod session in Rome, highlighting hope and tension.
Interview: Dr. Cynthia Bailey Manns, an African-American laywoman at the synod
Dr. Valerie Lewis-Mosley and Nate Tinner-Williams discuss with Manns the historic meeting in Rome that left her energized about synodality and the future of the Church.
Why the new synod report gives me hope.
Fr John McKenzie on how the new synthesis document from the Synod on Synodality speaks to his experience as a Black Catholic priest.
Pope Francis floats same-sex union blessings in Q&A with conservative cardinals
The new communique originated in the summer but was published on Monday by the head of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
Dr. Cynthia Bailey Manns, Cardinal Wilton Gregory to vote in 2023 Synod of Bishops gathering
The historic Black prelate will be joined by a professor and parish staff member from one of Minnesota's most vibrant parishes.
'Grave sin': Racism condemned in pastoral letter from Philly archbishop
The letter follows a racist scandal at a Philadelphia Catholic school earlier this year, and picks up on the theme of Corpus Christi Sunday.
US national synthesis report for 2023 Synod notes racism, marginalization
The last fruit of the diocesan phase for the Synod on Synodality is live, culling sentiments from diocesan and other local listening sessions and surveys around the country since last fall.
New Vatican survey seeks responses for the 2023 Synod on Synodality
A new Vatican survey will supplement responses from the lay faithful (and others) to the Synod on Synodality scheduled for October 2023 in Rome.