Synod of Bishops Facts and Figures Presented

(3 Oct 08 - RV) All the facts and figures of the forthcoming synod of bishops on ‘The Word of God in the life and mission of the Church’ were presented to journalists today at a press conference in the Vatican. The Secretary General of the Synod, Archbishop Nicola Eterovic noted that the gathering will be opened by Pope Benedict at a mass on Sunday, held for the first time in the Basilica of St Paul’s Outside the Walls, highlighting its important links with the celebration of the Pauline Year. Philippa Hitchen reports.