The Synodal Process in the Dock:  A Thematic Analysis of Grey Literature

Gemma Aboy; Noel Asiones; Ma. Lowella Calderon; Orlando Cantillon; Concepcion Liza Corotan; Sibichen James; Alvenio Mozol; Ulysses John Parado

doi:10.57106/scientia.v13i1.180

Authors

Gemma Aboy Institute of Religion, University of Santo Tomas
Noel Asiones Institute of Religion, University of Santo Tomas
Ma. Lowella Calderon Department of Theology, Ateneo de Manila University
Orlando Cantillon Minor Basilica of St. Anne, Diocese of Pasig
Concepcion Liza Corotan Institute of Religion, University of Santo Tomas
Sibichen James Institute of Religion, University of Santo Tomas
Alvenio Mozol Department of Theology and Religious Education, De La Salle University
Ulysses John Parado Institute of Religion, University of Santo Tomas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.57106/scientia.v13i1.180

Keywords:

Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, Reception, Synodal Process, Thematic Analysis

Abstract

This article aimed to describe the contours of the current discourse on the synodal process from the perspectives of journalists. To achieve this goal, we collected a large sample of grey literature (N= 235) from six online Catholic newspapers. The common ground unraveled by this study can lead to a fusion of horizons between the opposing sides on how and why the synodal process may allow the church to initiate needed structural reforms and create a synodal culture.

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