What’s a “Synod”? The Holy See Press Office Explains the Basics

As the 2014 Synod on the Family gets underway, the Holy See Press Office continues to keep us informed.

In this brief video, they try to explain the process and structure:  What’s a Synod?  Who attends?  What are the objectives?

Whether you’re experienced with “All Things Vatican” or you’re watching for the first time as the wheels of the Church slowly turn, you’ll appreciate this clever lesson in ecclesiology.