Cardinal Gracias presides over FABC opening mass, highlights synodality as Church's gift to the world - Vatican News
David Martinez ·
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Cardinal Oswald Gracias, papal envoy of Pope Leo XIV, opened the 12th Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences (FABC) describing synodality as one of the Church's greatest gifts to the world. In his homily, he called on the Churches of Asia to become builders of peace through dialogue, reconciliation, and fraternity. The opening liturgy reflected Asia's rich diversity, with cultural traditions and multilingual prayers. Cardinal Gracias emphasized synodality as a gift for both Church and society, rooted in Asian communal values.