The 2024 session of the Synod on Synodality has reached its halfway point. In this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” producer Ricardo da Silva, S.J., reporting from Rome, provides an overview of the second week of the synod. Then, joined by Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell, the two explore some central themes that are beginning to emerge from this session of the synod, including the growing role for theologians, the reimagining of ordained ministries and how the Catholic Church's efforts to foster unity with fellow Christian churches are central to its understanding of synodality.  Inside the Vatican's synod coverage is sponsored in part by the Jesuit School of Theology at Santa Clara University. Please support this podcast by becoming a digital subscriber to America Media. Links: Synod Diary: Father James Martin’s halftime report from inside the synod hall Brazilian Cardinal talks restoring women deacons, ordaining married men at synod press briefing Pope Francis hears testimonies from transgender and intersex Catholics Further synod coverage from America: The keys to a bishop’s role in a synodal church: collaboration and compassion Interview: Laurence Gien, the abuse survivor and opera singer who spoke at the Vatican Writing to 21 new cardinals, Pope Francis urges them to be compassionate shepherds Synod Diary: Lessons from the Jesuit pilgrimage for the synod slog Synod Diary: Women deacons are not a ‘Western’ obsession Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices