Can the synodal process overcome Europe’s East-West divide?

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A Mass at Westminster Cathedral in London, England, marking the opening of the synod on synodality on Oct. 16, 2021. © Mazur/cbcew.org.uk.

The Vatican on Friday will unveil plans for the second phase of the Church’s discernment process, leading to the 2023 synod on synodality in Rome.

The details will be presented at a press conference by Cardinal Mario G…