Ahead of Pope Francis’ trip to our region, Plenary Matters caught up again with Augustinian Assistant General Fr Tony Banks during his recent visit to Australia. He’s been involved with preparations for the pope’s visit to the border between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea where prayer and diplomacy meet.

He believes that the real impacts of synodality are on the ground, in local decision making, and the implementation of regional differences that put people at the centre of pastoral work. And like Francis, the bishops still have a journey to go.

Geraldine will be back soon! You can join her along with Jesuit priest Fr Frank Brennan, synod advisor Dr Sandie Cornish, and members of Australian Catholics Exploring the Diaconate (ACED), at the St Phoebe Webinar on 3rd September.

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