Pope Francis has called an Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on the theme \u201cThe Pastoral Challenges of the Family in the Context of Evangelization\u201d\u009d, the Vatican has announced.<\/p>\n
The synod, which will take place at the Vatican 5-19 October, 2014, is a means through which the Holy Father \u201cwishes to continue the reflection and journey of the whole Church, with the participation of leaders of the Episcopate from every corner of the world,\u201d\u009d said Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is important that the Church move forward together as a community, in reflection and prayer, and decide on common pastoral orientations dealing with the most important aspects of our life together – particularly on the family – under the guidance of the Pope and the bishops,\u201d\u009d he continued. \u201cThe convening of this Extraordinary Synod is a clear indication of this direction.\u201d\u009d<\/p>\n