"Seeking Unity: Synod on Synodality Retreat Aims to Bridge Divisions"
Participants in the Synod on Synodality retreat were encouraged to listen to one another and come together despite their different understandings of the Church. Father Timothy Radcliffe emphasized the need to transcend disagreements and journey towards a Church where marginalized individuals are placed at the center. He discussed conflicting hopes and different visions of the Church as sources of division, highlighting the desire for a renewed Church that welcomes everyone. The retreat focused on embracing differences, expressing doubts, and letting go of fears. Radcliffe urged participants to build friendships and share their worries and doubts, emphasizing that unity and hope are essential for the synod's success.