Pope Benedict to Celebrate Mass at the Synod of Bishops

(4 Oct 08 - RV) Tomorrow morning at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, Pope Benedict XVI will celebrate Mass to open the XII Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. For three weeks, pastors, theologians, religious and laity will meet and discuss the role of the Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church. Father Steven Pisano of the Pontifical Biblical Institute spoke about the Synod’s theme with Susy Hodges…