Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement on June 26 intended to create a pathway toward ending hostilities and restoring Lebanese sovereignty in the country's south. Photo: Tra celo e terra

Report on Synodality (by Cardinal Grech) and the Short-Term Plan: Address to the Cardinals at the Consistory

“This is not a speech intended to persuade anyone of the necessity or fruitfulness of the Synod,” said the cardinal, who added, “It is rather a modest and humble act of faith and discernment, which views the Synod through the gift of the fear of God, granted by the Holy Spirit.” This was by far the longest speech among those permitted to the speakers

A Look at the Morning of the Second Day of the Pope’s Consistory with Cardinals: Everything You Need to Know: Topics Addressed, Debates, Contributions, and Initial Proposals

Most groups focused their reflections on understanding the deep rifts of our time — between peoples and nations, within societies, and inside families — and on how these rifts create wounds, especially among the poor, the vulnerable, the young (who lack the newness of life), and adults (who lack the wisdom that comes with age).