Published in the Tablet, this article by Berkley Center Director Thomas Banchoff discusses the defining theme of Pope Francis' papacy and the heart of synodality—encounter. It represents a change of direction for the Catholic Church: working through our differences in a peaceful and constructive way. Banchoff concludes that the question today is not whether or not to impose unity—an impossible task—but whether the people of God can walk forward together in respectful dialogue and fruitful encounter with those who live and think differently.
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