year of faith: the synod
16 Sep
Q and A about the Year of Faith
Oct. 11, 2012-Nov. 24, 2013
The Year of Faith begins in October 2012 with a Synod on New Evangelization. What is a synod?
A synod of bishops is a gathering of bishops, selected from different areas of the world, who meet with the pope to discuss questions pertaining to the activity of the Church in the world. This meeting of bishops helps to foster a closer unity between the bishops and the pope, and provides counsel to the pope. Pope Benedict XVI has situated the Synod on the New Evangelization (October 7-28) at the beginning of the Year of Faith (October 11).
Credits: USCCB.Org, Photo: Year of Faith 2012
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