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2019 Asian Youth Academy (AYA)/Asian Theology Forum (ATF)

This round table discussion delves into the urgent requirements for a synodal church, emphasizing equality for women, democratic structures, and a welcoming environment for all. Key topics include initiatives undertaken by Pope Francis to diversify the College of Cardinals and upcoming synods addressing crucial issues within the Church. The session aims to empower lay individuals and promote inclusive dialogue within the Catholic community.

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2019 Asian Youth Academy (AYA)/Asian Theology Forum (ATF)

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  1. 2019 Asian Youth Academy (AYA)/Asian Theology Forum (ATF) Round Table 1: For Establishing “Synodal Church” in the World: Roles and Contribution of Lay People Colm Holmes, Chair, We Are Church International 6 August 2019 Communal Life of Love and the Unity of Mountain People Foundation (CLUMP) Center, Doi Tong, Chiang Mai, Thailand

  2. “Creation of Man” by Michelangelo

  3. “Creation” by Nora Kelly

  4. “Creation” detail

  5. 3 Urgent requirements for a Synodal Church • Equality for Women

  6. “Last Supper” by Leonardo Da Vinci

  7. “Last Supper” by Bohdan Piasecki

  8. 3 Urgent requirements for a Synodal Church • Equality for Women • Democratic Structures

  9. Catholic Church Hierarchy

  10. Pope Francis’ Inverted Pyramid

  11. 3 Urgent requirements for a Synodal Church • Equality for Women • Democratic Structures • Welcome for all

  12. A Welcome for All

  13. Pope Francis is moving in the right direction • Pope Francis has created 75 cardinals from 50 different countries • He has created 15 cardinals from countries who never before had a cardinal • Italy is still over represented

  14. Number of Cardinals per country Country Cardinal Catholic Catholics Electors Population per Cardinal Philippines 1 69m 69m Mexico 3 123m 41m Brazil 4 145m 36m France 4 44m 11m USA 9 64m 7m Italy 22 57m 3m Thailand 1 0.3m 0.3m

  15. Pope Francis is moving in the right direction • In October 2019 the Panamazonian Synod in Rome will consider married priests and women deacons • In October 2020 the Australian Plenary Council will allow lay people to vote • The German bishops have announced a “synodal path” which will include the laity and will consider Power, Sexual morality, Priesthood and women in ministry for 2 years

  16. Finding our voice

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