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Consistory: Fourth session focuses on the Synod and priesthood
Vatican News • • world
Key Points:
- The fourth session of the Extraordinary Consistory began on Saturday afternoon, focusing on deepening the ascetical and historical dimensions of synodality and presenting an evangelical, non-clerical image of the priesthood.
- Cardinal Joseph William Tobin moderated the session held in the Aula del Sinodo (New Synod Hall), with an introductory report by Cardinal Mario Grech.
- Cardinals expressed concern that the complexity of consultation might burden the Church during a critical time for its witness, while reaffirming the joint participation of the hierarchical Church and the People of God in discerning the Spirit's guidance.
- The contribution of Eastern Catholic communities was highlighted as an important synodal experience enriching the Church's journey.
- The session concluded at 5 p.m., with a planned dialogue afterward involving Pope Leo XIV, allowing participants up to three minutes each to speak.
