Synodality: A Constitutive Element of the Church: Reflections on Pope Francis and Synodality

Pope Francis teaches that synodality is a constitutive element of the Church, to be found at all levels of church life. This study examines the Pope's reflections on synodality, especially in his 17 October 2015 address on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the institution of the synod of...

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Main Author: Renken, John A. 1953- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Peeters [2018]
In: Studia canonica
Year: 2018, Volume: 52, Issue: 1, Pages: 5-44
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Synodical principle / Church constitution / Francis Pope 1936-
IxTheo Classification:SB Catholic Church law
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Summary:Pope Francis teaches that synodality is a constitutive element of the Church, to be found at all levels of church life. This study examines the Pope's reflections on synodality, especially in his 17 October 2015 address on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the institution of the synod of bishops. It then offers reflections on what synodality does and does not mean.
ISSN:2295-3027
Contains:Enthalten in: Studia canonica
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.2143/STC.52.1.3285212