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People gather in St. Peter’s Square. The Vatican released a handbook to assist bishops in preparing for the 2023 Synod on Synodality, which will lean heavily on consultation with the People of God.

Understanding ‘synodality’

Church governance is not about command and control. It’s about who we are and who we aspire to be as a Christian community, as the body of Christ. Since 2013, Pope Francis has been teaching this lesson in all that he does and says. Lately he’s been saying synodality just about every time he opens his mouth.

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Understanding ‘synodality’

Church governance is not about command and control. It’s about who we are and who we aspire to be as a Christian community, as the body of Christ. Since 2013,...

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Vatican

Vatican releases guidance for dioceses to begin synodal path

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican has issued the preparatory document and a "handbook" for dioceses as part of the global church's preparation for the 2023 assembly of the Synod...