Pope Leo’s First Consistory Models Leadership
In January, less than one full year into his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV convened his first extraordinary consistory — gathering…
Synodality
International Church Leaders Gathered to Discuss “Transparency and Accountability in the Catholic Church: A Practical Journey”
Forty-two Catholic leaders from around the world — including 15 archbishops and bishops, one religious superior, and various diocesan and…
Vatican Continues Synod Implementation Phase
The sudden passing of Pope Francis this spring left many Catholic leaders questioning the future of synodality. A new document,…
10 years of Laudato Si’: Applying the Lessons Beyond the Care of Creation
May 24 marked the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’s 2015 encyclical, “Laudato Si‘,” a landmark document that has served as…
New Study Emphasizes the Necessity of Listening
Trust in all institutions — not just the Church — has been steadily declining for decades. The October 2023 Synod…
Practicing the Art of “Yes, and…” in the Workplace
Introduction: Synodal Listening Over the past several years, Catholics have become more familiar with the term synodality, which means to…
Pope Francis Appoints More Women to Top Leadership Roles
The recent appointment of Sister Simona Brambilla as the first woman to head the Vatican Dicastery for the Institutes of…
New Pastoral Plans in Several Dioceses Set the Stage for Synodal Leadership and Management
At the start of the new year, several U.S. dioceses — Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Archdiocese of Newark, and Diocese of…
On the Journey with Young Adults
Sr. Teresa Maya, CCVI, reflects on her experience at the 2024 Catholic Partnership Summit as a facilitator and participant. Our…
Accountability, Evaluation, and Transparency: Pillars of a Synodal Church
In an historic speech at the Synod’s close, Pope Francis ratified the final document of the multi-year Synod on…