By LiCAS.news
INDIA – The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India centered discussions on youth safeguarding, ecological justice, and poverty on the second day of its National Synodal Assembly.
Meeting under the theme “Synodal Pilgrimage of Hope,” participants examined pastoral responses to young people and the poor, alongside the Church’s role in addressing social inequality and environmental challenges.
The day opened with a Eucharistic celebration presided over by Archbishop Peter Machado of Bengaluru, who called on participants to remain rooted in Christ and to walk together as pilgrims of hope.
Reflecting on the Emmaus journey, he urged a renewed commitment to accompany people, especially in times of uncertainty, and to remain attentive to the marginalized.
Deliberations focused on two key areas: youth and children, and poverty and ecology.
In the session on youth accompaniment, moderated by Fr Suresh Mathew, presenters highlighted the need for age-specific pastoral care and stronger safeguarding measures.
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