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What is the Synod of Bishops? A Catholic priest and theologian explains

  • Written by William Clark, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross
imageThe Catholic Church's two-year synodal process formally opened Oct. 10 at the Vatican.AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia

On Oct. 10, 2021, Pope Francis formally opened a two-year process called “a synod on synodality,” officially known as “Synod 2021-2023: For a Synodal Church.” In brief, the process involves an expansion of an...

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