 The Pope traveled to the northern Italian city for a one-day event July 7th to participate in the four-day conference organized by the Italian bishops' conference on the theme of At the Heart of Democracy. The Synod of Bishops' working document for the second session in October highlights the need for the Church to become a place of welcome for all and how the faithful can help the Church in its mission of serving and healing humanity. Key themes include the renewal of the sacraments and the liturgy and finding more opportunities for women in Church life and leadership.