From October 9-13, 2024, fifty lay leaders met in Rome to explore “Lay Mission and Vocation,” marking the 60th anniversary of Lumen Gentium, the Vatican II document that redefined the Church’s view on the laity. Focusing on Chapter Four, which highlights the unique role of laypeople, the conference emphasised the importance of baptismal vocation in shaping the Christian mission within society.
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Also, read the Domitilla Statement 2024, which captures the deliberations of this gathering.