Synod of Bishops
SYNOD OF BISHOPS: JUSTICE IN THE WORLD
The word synod comes from the Greek word –“ synodos” meaning "assembly" or "meeting", and it is synonymous with the Latin word concilium — "council". Originally synods were meetings of bishops, and the word is still used in that sense in Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy. the term "Synod of Bishops" or "Synod of the Bishops",is also applied to a permanent body established in 1965 as an advisory body of the Pope. While an assembly of the Synod of Bishops thus expresses its collective wishes, it does not issue decrees, unless in certain cases the Pope authorizes it to do so, and even then an assembly's decision requires ratification by the Pope. The Pope serves as president of an assembly or appoints the president, determines the agenda, and summons, suspends, and dissolves the assembly.
"Justice in the World" is the document produced by the 1971 Synod of Bishops, dealing with the issue of justice and liberation of the poor and oppressed. It called for more countries to share their power and for wealthy nations to consume less. It makes up a part of official Catholic social teaching. It was written by the bishops of the world of which many were from poor, undeveloped country and was influenced by liberation theology. It writes that justice is central to the Catholic church's mission and that "Christian love of neighbour and justice cannot be separated".
***The 1971 Synod of Bishops was the second ordinary general assembly in the history of the Synod of Bishops. Its agenda consisted of two subjects: Ministerial Priesthood and Justice in the World.
SYNOD OF BISHOPS: JUSTICE IN THE WORLD (SUMMARY)
In 1971, the Roman Synod of bishops gathered and came up with “Justice in the world”. Its main function is consultative. Bishops tackled global issues affecting the world which is important in the church’s involvement. The article has three main parts: Justice in the world society, Gospel Message and Mission of the church, and
The word synod comes from the Greek word –“ synodos” meaning "assembly" or "meeting", and it is synonymous with the Latin word concilium — "council". Originally synods were meetings of bishops, and the word is still used in that sense in Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy. the term "Synod of Bishops" or "Synod of the Bishops",is also applied to a permanent body established in 1965 as an advisory body of the Pope. While an assembly of the Synod of Bishops thus expresses its collective wishes, it does not issue decrees, unless in certain cases the Pope authorizes it to do so, and even then an assembly's decision requires ratification by the Pope. The Pope serves as president of an assembly or appoints the president, determines the agenda, and summons, suspends, and dissolves the assembly.
"Justice in the World" is the document produced by the 1971 Synod of Bishops, dealing with the issue of justice and liberation of the poor and oppressed. It called for more countries to share their power and for wealthy nations to consume less. It makes up a part of official Catholic social teaching. It was written by the bishops of the world of which many were from poor, undeveloped country and was influenced by liberation theology. It writes that justice is central to the Catholic church's mission and that "Christian love of neighbour and justice cannot be separated".
***The 1971 Synod of Bishops was the second ordinary general assembly in the history of the Synod of Bishops. Its agenda consisted of two subjects: Ministerial Priesthood and Justice in the World.
SYNOD OF BISHOPS: JUSTICE IN THE WORLD (SUMMARY)
In 1971, the Roman Synod of bishops gathered and came up with “Justice in the world”. Its main function is consultative. Bishops tackled global issues affecting the world which is important in the church’s involvement. The article has three main parts: Justice in the world society, Gospel Message and Mission of the church, and