Why Do We Need a Synod?

The Synod on Synodality has completed its first of two sessions. Is this something new that the Church and Papacy has started? What is the purpose and history of a Synod? This presentation will look at the many ways that Church leadership has addressed theological debates, controversies, and challenges in its long history. Through a brief review of how the Church has met the needs of every generation, this presentation will look at the process of leading the Church since Vatican II.