Catholic church synod holds in Rome next week/women`s role highlighted

RELIGIONS NEWS AGENCY (REDNA) – The role of women in the Catholic church is widely expected to be centre stage at the Rome Synod of bishops next week.

The gathering will also discuss clericalism, worship, the abuse of power, migration and climate change, concerns which emerged from a two year global consultation in a process of listening to all church members.

Christopher Lamb, Rome correspondent of The Tablet, made clear that the synod is consultative and only the Pope can have the final say.

He said the process to overhaul the way synods meet is likely to be “the signature of this Pope”.