Thomas Rosica, president of Assumption University, offers an inside look at the Roman Catholic church’s 2014 extraordinary synod on the family in a free public lecture entitled “What is the Gospel of the Family?” at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 23.

The synod, a meeting of bishops, took place in Rome over two weeks in October. Rev. Rosica is the Vatican’s English language spokesperson and will discuss its implications for the church and the world.

The event is set in LaSalle’s St. Paul’s Church, located at 5885 Malden Road. Part of the Christian Culture Series, the presentation will be televised on Salt and Light Catholic Television Network.