Theme for next Synod of Bishops in October 2018 will
focus on young people
(Vatican Radio) The
theme chosen by Pope Francis for the XV General Assembly of the Ordinary Synod
of Bishops taking place in October 2018 will be “Young people, faith and
vocational discernment.” A press release from the Vatican on Thursday
said the Pope made the choice after consulting, as normal, with Bishops
Conferences, the Eastern Catholic Churches sui iuris and the Union
of Superior Generals, in addition to having listened to the suggestions of the
Synod Fathers from the last Synod and the opinion of the XIV Ordinary Council.
Describing the theme "as
an expression of the Church’s pastoral concern for the young," the statement
said the chosen topic follows on from the findings of the recent Synods on the
family and the conclusions contained in the post-synodal Apostolic Exhortation Amoris
Laetitia. It said by discussing this theme, "the Synod wishes to
accompany young people along their existential journey towards maturity so
that, through a process of discernment, they can discover their life plan and
achieve it joyfully, opening themselves up to an encounter with God and
humanity and actively taking part in the building of the Church and
society."
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