Appeal of international reform movements to the Synod Fathers in Rome:

This appeal was initiated by groups organising two international conferences in Rome in November 2015 commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965):  

• ‘Commemorate and renew the Pact of the Catacombs’
  November 11-17, 2015, Info: www.pro-konzil.de
• ‘Council 50: A Church – Inspired by the Gospel – For the World‘
  November 20-22, 2015, Info: www.council50.org

All matters concerning the family and sexual ethics have been an important part of the reflections of our organizations and movements for many years. We were inspired by the renewal brought into the Church by the Second Vatican Council, which we believe has now been taken up very clearly by Pope Francis.

As we spend this year preparing for the 2015 Ordinary Synod, CCRI strives to reform our Church from an exclusive club made up of members who keep all the rules to an inclusive community where all are welcomed. Like Pope Francis, our vision is a Church more like a...

Our Forum on theFamily: Listening to the Faithful was well received. Church Reform representatives share hopes for the Synod and action steps being taken Left to right: Reyanna Rice, Concerned Catholics of Montana, U.S.; Mary Beth Stein, Council of the Baptized, U.S.;...

You will gain an insight into the pope's vision of the Church and how he sees his role by reading his pre-conclave comments to the Cardinals the evening prior to his election in 2012. These comments may guide all reform organizations toward a more effective action...