At the Synod in Rome: Ep 1

Welcome to Roma where the global Catholic church is meeting for this final assembly of the Synod on Synodality. To set the scene Geraldine chats with Br Mark O'Connor, Vicar for Communications for the Diocese of Parramatta, who has a close eye on the proceedings and participants, including the men whom Pope Francis has just named cardinals in a move that has renewed attention on the global shifts underway in Catholicism following his recent visit to our region. Also mentioned in this episode: Mark O'Connor's 1st letter from the Synod in Catholic Outlook Michael W. Higgins' book, The Jesuit Disruptor: A Personal Portrait of Pope Francis Geraldine's Compass episode, 'Pope Francis: The Disruptor,' on ABC iview Let us know your thoughts via our Plenary Matters Facebook page.