In their own words: The most quotable synod invitees

Before the Synod of Bishops begins next week, here's what the participates are saying about it, in their own words

Hundreds of Catholics from around the world will gather in Rome next week to take part in the long-awaited opening session of the synod on synodality.

A session of the 2014 family synod. © Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk.

They are, not surprisingly, a diverse group. Among them will be 363 voting members, including 54 women. Some will be attending as representat…