The Latest Breaking News from Synod

Justin Welby urges Synod members to vote with conscience on same-sex blessings

The Archbishop of Canterbury noted there is ‘painful’ disagreement on the issue but said people must not vote in fear of the future.

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

Church of England considers making God gender-neutral

Pronouns such as 'he' and 'him' will be deliberated upon as part of a gendered language analysis

Irish Mirror · Feb 8, 2023

Protesters call for gay marriage rights as Church of England Synod meets

Proposals of blessings for same-sex couples have been welcomed by some as progress, while others said they do not go far enough.

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

The Catholic Church is increasingly diverse – and so are its controversies

There is a lot of talk about “synodality” in the Catholic church these days. Synodality refers to a process in which bishops and priests consult with lay Catholics about issues in the church.

The Conversation · Sep 13, 2022

Church of England votes to support age verification for online pornography

'It is increasingly extreme and violent, misogynistic, objectifying women, normalising non-consent and coercion, as well as promoting unrealistic attitudes towards sex and body image'

Wales Online · Jul 12, 2022

Russian Orthodox Church sends its second most powerful figure on lower-ranking overseas posting

Russia's Orthodox Church has ousted its second most powerful bishop from his role in charge of foreign relations and sent him to Budapest, an abrupt decision indicating discord at the top of the Moscow Patriarchate over the war in Ukraine.

Reuters · Jun 8, 2022

Pope directs Syro Malabar Church to follow Synod decision on Mass

Pope Francis has written a letter to Cardinal George Alencherry, Major Archbishop of the Syro Malaba

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2022

Church of England Synod calls for more protection of child trafficking victims

It came during a debate on challenging slavery and human trafficking.

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022