By LiCAS.news
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) held a three-day meeting in Bangkok from Aug 5-8, focusing on fostering a synodal missionary Church ahead of the crucial second session of the Synod of Bishops scheduled for October.
Cardinal Stephen Chow, S.J. of Hong Kong highlighted the unique perspective of Asian cultures on maintaining harmonious relationships and unity, noting that these values are essential for nurturing the Church’s synodal journey, according to a report by Sunday Examiner.
“The meeting sought to find new inspiration through unity and to embrace the path of synodality within the Church—this is the contribution of the Churches in Asia to the universal Church,” he said.
Despite the absence of delegates from mainland China, Cardinal Chow emphasized the importance of including the experiences and current state of the Church in mainland China and Hong Kong in the discussions.
He aimed to bridge gaps and promote a comprehensive dialogue within the Church’s universal framework.
During the meeting, the bishops listened to personal accounts from young frontline priests from Japan, the Philippines, India, and Myanmar.
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