Catherine E. Clifford is professor of historical and systematic theology in the Faculty of Theology, St. Paul University, Ottawa. May 10, 2023Francis' synod reforms show voices of Catholic laity can no longer be ignoredPope Francis' reforms of the Synod of Bishops to include laypeople as full, voting members show that the voice of the laity can no longer be discounted in the exercise of authority in the Catholic Church. Nov 28, 2016Yves Congar opened a door into theology's changing role
