CatholicNews: Pope Francis has called an extraordinary meeting of the Synod of Bishops to discuss family life. The Synod will convene in Rome in October 2014. The official theme for the assembly is: “The pastoral challenges of the family in the context of evangelization.” Pope Francis has indicated that a strengthening of the Synod’s role is one of his top priorities. The Synod was discussed at length during his meetings last week with the Council of Cardinals. On October 7, the Pope again showed his keen interest in the Synod by leaving the confines of the Vatican to attend a meeting at the offices of the Synod’s secretariat, on the Via della Conciliazione. The Synod will address the breakdown in family life in much of the developed world. The Pope has also called for discussion of how the Church should address the pastoral needs of Catholics who have divorced and remarried. #576AM #Matins DSTV Audio 870.
Posted on: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 06:08:09 +0000
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