Predictable

The synod on synodality assembly sent a letter to the Church Wednesday, urging more synodality.https://t.co/MJ92RpZ60e

— The Pillar (@PillarCatholic) October 25, 2023

This is analysis of without an understanding of the reality:

"With the synodal body now issuing letters to all the Christian faithful in its own name... it appears to be growing into a rival pole of authority to the Bishop of Rome, under whose authority and care it is meant to exist."

Analysis via @canonlawyered https://t.co/WvnxKHKdeN

— The Pillar (@PillarCatholic) October 25, 2023

Anaxios

Cardinal McElroy's recent essay expressed controversial views on some issues of Catholic doctrine.

It also expressed a view of the synod on synodality which might take Pope Francis by surprise.

analysis from @jdflynnhttps://t.co/8hwd3txVXT

— The Pillar (@PillarCatholic) January 27, 2023

Cardinal Pell's Article in The Spectator

Shortly before he died on Tuesday, Cardinal George Pell wrote the following article for The Spectator in which he denounced the Vatican’s plans for its forthcoming ‘Synod on Synodality’ as a ‘toxic nightmare’.

✍️ Cardinal George Pell https://t.co/1XYE8HN1ST

— The Spectator (@spectator) January 11, 2023

Another Warning

The Vatican has issued another warning of a new schism from Germany coming out of the “Synodal Way” in an official statement it says aims to "safeguard the freedom of the People of God." https://t.co/TuiedXu5jC

— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) July 21, 2022

VATICAN—Yet another warning issued by the Holy See to the church in Germany, and their “synodal way”. pic.twitter.com/KoGNV8oOl6

— Bree A Dail (@breeadail) July 21, 2022

Today’s Vatican declaration on the German ‘synodal way’ is just the latest in a series of interventions from Rome.

Here’s a timeline of the key events:https://t.co/n57H2hybEc

— The Pillar (@PillarCatholic) July 21, 2022

Listening and Accompanying

The 'Synodal process' smiles on women's ordination. Below: official Synod material. So JPII's magisterial ruling bites the dust. Meanwhile trads nastily persecuted. Progressives welcome to stay Catholic, but if you're not on message Francis gives you the finger. I give it back. pic.twitter.com/rmuOMBKHTX

— Damian Thompson (@holysmoke) January 19, 2022

What Serious Orthodox Bishop Would Accept?

The Vatican has issued a letter asking Catholic bishops to invite local Orthodox and Protestant leaders to participate in the diocesan stage of the two-year process leading to the 2023 Synod on Synodality. https://t.co/tx2nQKoX5R

— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) January 18, 2022

BS

When @PillarCatholic asked the USCCB for an update on the synodal pathway, all they got was this drivel: https://t.co/4MCxlyHQ2w pic.twitter.com/SrbRBPt8Vp

— Damian Thompson (@holysmoke) January 15, 2022

More News on the Synod on Synodality

As Pope Francis’s Synod of Bishops on Synodality begins its initial phase at the parish level, Italy’s bishops are blending the process into their own 4-year national discussion.https://t.co/vwbWGc74kh

— Crux (@Crux) October 20, 2021

“We are loyal Catholics," Cardinal Timothy Dolan said. "The Holy Father has asked us to help him keep the Church always under the direction Jesus, our good shepherd, intends.” https://t.co/qgO6TpbrR3

— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) October 19, 2021

Meanwhile in Liechtenstein... Catholic leader says his archdiocese won’t take part in global synodal process, citing ‘ideological’ risk. Small archdiocese? 12 parishes for how many faithful?

Not a Synod

"The specific mandate of the Plenary Council to consider the ways in which the Church in Australia can most faithfully and fruitfully practice its mission amid the challenges and prospects of our time." https://t.co/n58hwSSc7f

— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) October 3, 2021

The Australian Plenary Council: What you need to know

"This is Not the Synodality You're Looking For"

As the Synodal Path meets in Frankfurt, a group of German lay faithful have published their own manifesto of reform that criticizes the multi-year process for promoting disunity, falling short of conditions for genuine reform, and paving the way for schism https://t.co/OZKFoTUXkb

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) October 1, 2021

The Answer is Obvious

"Why then don’t our shepherds speak and write in a way that is recognizably Christian!"

Stephen White, commenting on the preparatory document for the Synod of Bishops. https://t.co/HwDjS3EVFe

— Philip Lawler (@PhilLawler) September 9, 2021

Guidelines on Synodality...

The Holy See issued guidelines Tuesday for the synod on synodality, and some guidance on what synodality is -- and is not.https://t.co/LZYNLp58CN

— The Pillar (@PillarCatholic) September 7, 2021

The synodal documents try to redefine the sensus fidelium as the independent, authoritative voice for the laity “in dialogue with” the “teaching authority of the Pope and the bishops.” That's a problem. https://t.co/vpJtt8Bj0U

— Ed. Condon (@canonlawyered) September 7, 2021

VATICAN—At Press Conference today, @EpochTimes asks panel for precise and concise definition of “Synodality”—a keyword throughout this Pontificate.

Answers in Italian, Spanish and English (which starts at 6:24) https://t.co/TiIHtdbOjq

— Bree A Dail (@breeadail) September 7, 2021

…the outcome of the Synod process is unpredictable, and likely to entail more than a small amount of confusion. But perhaps that is the intent of the Synod organizers. 1/2https://t.co/ui7B7QiPuh

— Philip Lawler (@PhilLawler) September 7, 2021

JD Flynn Thinks the Synod on Synodality Could Turn Out Well

Set realistic expectations, bring the booze, and invite people outside the usual suspects. Do that, and the local phase of the synod on synodality could be cool. I mean it.https://t.co/xjats6I9mQ

— JD Flynn (@jdflynn) August 20, 2021

More "Synod" News

The @Synod_va general secretariat has named preparatory members of the 2023 synod on synodality. They’ll form 3 groups: a steering committee, a commission for theology (largest with 25 members), and a commission for methodology https://t.co/mMXlxbUFCW pic.twitter.com/c18RB7ljLN

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) July 20, 2021

The general secretariat of the Synod of Bishops has named the members of three groups helping to prepare the 2023 synod on synodality. https://t.co/mXuMhPKUPS

— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) July 20, 2021

Stacking the Deck?

Pope Francis has named the Jesuit Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich as the relator general of the 2023 synod on synodality. https://t.co/Jgcau4aXjb

— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) July 8, 2021

To What End?

After Six Years’ Resistance, Pope Francis Gets His Synodal Way for Italy | National Catholic Register https://t.co/Ln0ASMMh3W @NCRegister

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) June 21, 2021

This Is Clericalism

Although agreeing with him that the clerical abuse crisis a “catastrophe,” Pope Francis rejected the resignation presented to him by German Cardinal Reinhard Marx as archbishop of the archdiocese of Munich.https://t.co/RxyXY2kgSA

— Crux (@Crux) June 10, 2021

The Friendly Geist Doesn't Approve

TFW the German Synodal Way has lost Cardinal Kasper... https://t.co/Fx3dXgI3DK

— Professor Pecknold (@ccpecknold) June 9, 2021

Andrew Louth on Sobornost' in 20th Ce Orthodox Theology

Good Riddance

May his resignation be accepted. He's still pushing the fake synodal path, though.

“It is important to me to share the responsibility for the catastrophe of the sexual abuse by Church officials over the past decades,” Marx wrote to Pope Francis.https://t.co/RN5zDTvw4z

— Crux (@Crux) June 4, 2021

Cardinal Marx asks Pope Francis to accept his resignation.
“to share the responsibility for the catastrophe of the sexual abuse by Church officials over the past decades”
Personal declaration https://t.co/D9hVZRfZZA
Letter to Pope Francis https://t.co/VneKl0lY0w#church #Germany pic.twitter.com/UWgNSsEOWj

— Erzbistum München (@ebmuc) June 4, 2021

Cardinal Reinhard Marx has submitted his resignation as Archbishop of Munich & Freising over the sexual abuse crisis, leaving decision to the Pope. In declaration, he reiterates his strong support for the #SynodalPath that came out of the crisis. “This path must be continued!” pic.twitter.com/2BLD8ZMX8Z

— Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) June 4, 2021

Is Cdl Marx also resigning all the perks and benefits shown to ex-prelates by the Church, including his voting in a conclave, or just washing his hands of any role in repairing what harms he has helped cause? “Resignation” means one thing to most of us but something else to them.

— Edward Peters (@canonlaw) June 4, 2021