People power: Community organizing and synodality go hand in hand.

Pope Francis has expressed support for community organizing, recognizing its alignment with his vision for the Catholic Church. Community organizing has deep roots in Catholic social teaching and has been funded by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. However, there has been a decline in Catholic parish participation in community organizing in recent decades. To address this, the Collaborative for Catholic Organizing has been established to provide support, training, and a clear theology of community organizing for Catholic organizers. The article discusses the importance of community organizing and its connection to Catholic social teaching, highlighting its role in addressing social injustices and promoting democracy. It emphasizes the need for a renewed commitment to organizing and the involvement of diverse voices, particularly women and marginalized communities. The article also explores the concept of synodality and the potential for organizing to create meaningful change, concluding by discussing the theological aspects of community organizing and its transformative power. [Extracted from the article]