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Are you inspired by the phrase “Synod on Synodality”? If not, you aren’t alone. Though Pope Francis launched the initiative in 2020, the synod has failed to grab the attention of American Catholics. Drowned out by the global coronavirus pandemic and a foggy concept for most to begin with, what is to be a massive overhaul of decision making within the hierarchical institution has been largely ignored. Synods usually refer to a meeting of bishops to discuss matters of doctrine or thematic concerns, such as the 2019 Synod on the Pan-Amazonian Region. The new process – The Synod on Synodality – is meant to engage the whole of the Catholic Church, from pulpit to pew, in a three-year discernment process. But while clergy in the U.S. seem reluctant to begin the undertaking, laypeople are stepping up to fill the role, as RNS correspondent Renée Roden reports.
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‘The worst sunrise in my life’: Ukrainians wake to attack
At dawn, Ukrainians’ uneasy efforts at normality were shattered. Smoke rose from cities, even well away from the country’s disputed eastern border. A Russian attack, after weeks of warnings, had hit home. By Jim Heintz/The Associated Press
Prominent US faith leaders hold vigil for peace in Ukraine
More than a dozen faith leaders offered prayers for a peaceful resolution during an online vigil Wednesday. By Emily McFarlan Miller/Religion News Service
The priest was beloved by his parishioners — yet for years he made a one-word ritual mistake, repeatedly, that has caused confusion and anxiety for thousands of Catholics now worrying that they were improperly baptized. By Jacques Billeaud, Luis Andres Henao and Giovanna Dell’Orto/The Associated Press
Justin Bieber’s new tour offers incentives for fans to do good, support nonprofits
Live Free USA, a criminal justice reform organization, is holding ‘justice and belonging’ training sessions ahead of the concert dates in cities where Bieber is scheduled to perform. By Kathryn Post and Adelle M. Banks/Religion News Service
Amid debate, women lift their voices with Muslim sacred text
Attitudes vary toward women publicly reciting the Quran within earshot of nonrelated men. While the most skilled female reciters may attain celebrity-like status, others are largely confined to private spaces or all-women audiences. By Mariam Fam/Associated Press and Aysha Khan/Religion News Service
Commentary and Analysis
Like so much else in Jewish history, the story is one of light and darkness. By Jeffrey Salkin/Religion News Service
Our research investigates the connections among mental health, holistic well-being and relational virtues – ideas that many people think of as ethical or religious. By Steven Sandage for The Conversation
The "rights of nature" movement wants to give sacred rivers the same rights as people, and some religious groups are leading the way. It's part of many efforts around the world to preserve nature by drawing on faith traditions. Watch this special video on sacred rivers.
As anxiety over the climate and environmental degradation rises, a scholar argues that teachings from religion and spirituality need to inform discussions on sustainability. By Rita D. Sherma for The Conversation
Two researchers collected data from Muslim women in 34 countries on their views on wearing sports hijab. Here is what they found. By Umer Hussain and George B. Cunningham for The Conversation
Indian Muslim women shout slogans against banning Muslim girls wearing hijab from attending classes at some schools in the southern Indian state of Karnataka during a protest in Mumbai, India, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)
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