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On the 10th anniversary of the publication of the encyclical Laudato Si’, we propose a reflection on the nature and fundamental aspects of this document, which has generated so many fruitful processes in the Church and continues to be widely recognized beyond the Catholic world.
What exactly is a Synod–and what does Synodality mean for today’s Church? In this Q&A, we explore key questions about the Synod: Who takes part, how it’s different from past assemblies, and why it marks a pivotal moment for dialogue, communion, and shared mission in the Catholic tradition.
Layperson and theologian Estela Padilla was a member of the Filipino delegation that participated in the Synod of Bishops on Synodality. She summarizes the entire Synod experience in three words: heart, mission, and poor.
Pope Leo embraces and supports Synodality. It appears new perspectives are slowly emerging regarding Synodality, and these new perspectives are from the point of view of our new pope’s advocacy of Catholic social teaching.
A call for debt justice and financial reform, inspired by the Jubilee tradition and Pope Francis’ vision.
1. The current debt crisis is global
Over 100 countries are currently facing a debt crisis, with 60% of their debt held by private creditors, making debt resolution even more complex.
The Church in Nigeria calls on government to put in place more equitable economic policies in order to “alleviate the burden on citizens.”
In April 2022, Sri Lanka announced the suspension of bond payments on its external debt. Since then, the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” has faced an unprecedented situation: a financial default that has exposed long-dragging economic vulnerabilities.
Pope Francis has called for debt cancellation in the context of the 2025 Jubilee Year, declaring that debt relief is a matter of social and economic justice. How will it affect the Philippines in particular? Will the new pontiff, who chose the name of Leo XIV, continue this advocacy?
One of the initiatives of the Jubilee Year is to urge wealthy nations to cancel the crushing debts of impoverished countries. Debt relief will allow struggling nations to redirect resources toward development, education, and healthcare, fostering a more equitable world.
