The Irish Inter-Church Meeting 2024, held in Belfast, embraced the theme “Finding the Face of God in One Another”. Leaders from many denominations gathered to foster unity, addressing reconciliation, shared mission, and ecological justice. Discussions underscored the need for dialogue and cooperation in tackling social and environmental challenges. The event reaffirmed a collective commitment to unity and hope for the future. Juanita Majury shares her reflections on the event.

On 4th November, 2024, the Centro Evangelii Gaudium at Sofia University, in collaboration with the Synod Secretariat, hosted a thought-provoking webinar to provide updates on the Church’s synodal journey. This gathering marked the start of the 2024/2025 Synodality Course, highlighting reflections from some main protagonists including Cardinal Mario Grech, Sr. Nathalie Becquart, and Margaret Karram.

The event emphasized the importance of inclusivity, spiritual discernment, and intercultural dialogue, with speakers underscoring the Church’s mission to foster unity amid diversity. Margaret Karram shared moving personal insights into the power of “conversation in the Spirit,” while Cardinal Grech reflected on the Church’s evolving journey as a community “called to walk together.”