The reflections of Timothy Radcliffe, O.P., convinced me that Pope Francis’ reframing of the scope and meaning of synods will have staying power, because it opens up a new model for the church.
POPE FRANCIS TO CONFER NEW LAY MINISTRIES FOR FIRST TIME IN ST. PETER’S BASILICA
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis will confer the ministries of catechist, lector, and acolyte upon lay men and