Could COVID-19 Cancel the Synod on Synodality?

Cardinal Mario Grech, Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops, announced Monday that the Synod on Synodality received temporary medical clearance to continue after several members caught COVID-19 over the weekend.

“Several people are absent this morning because they have tested positive for COVID-19,” Cardinal Grech said during his opening remarks at Monday’s morning session. “But after hearing the medical recommendations, we can communicate that, at this moment, there is no reason to alarm—as long as we all take the proper precautions.” ---More...