Logo for the Synod on Synodality. (photo: ... It is no coincidence that the final image used by the document to convey its concept of “big tent” Catholicism pushes the bishop to the side.

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VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Launching the next phase of the Synod on Synodality, a global consultation with Catholics on the future of the church, Vatican prelates on Thursday (Oct. 27) acknowledged ...

A panel of synod experts discuss the continental phase working document, “Enlarge the Space of Your Tent”, and how all are invited to participate in the next phase of the synodal process. They offer ...

A big-tent church It was a while into the meeting, at the end of the first week, that the idea arose among us that became the icon at the heart of the Frascati document.

Pope Francis' big meeting on the future of the Catholic Church is heading ... synod members made clear that those differences remain and will be outlined in more detail in a 40-page synthesis ...

A month-long Vatican meeting on the future of the Roman Catholic Church ended on Saturday without clear stands on hot-button issues such as women deacons and welcoming the LGBT community.

“The Synodality Tent,” which aims to offer an experience of faith, opened in Rome in the context of the second session of the Synod on Synodality. Thursday, July 10, 2025.

The synod document is titled Enlarge the Space of Your Tent, a quotation of the Lord's command to the people of Israel. Close. Subscribe to Our Free Daily Newsletter Stay up-to-date with what's ...