10 top takeaways from the synod synthesis report and why they matter
What’s next for the synod and Catholics overall.
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Learn about the lives of saints, be moved by their examples, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Holiness is a gift everyone receives with baptism, and it is a journey to be made together with the help of the saints in heaven, Pope Francis … Learn More
Wanting to ‘control’ God, confine him to an agenda is idolatry, pope says
VATICAN CITY — To reform the church is to put God first and adore him, and to love and serve others, Pope Francis said at Mass marking the conclusion of … Learn More
Synod synthesis discusses clerical sexual abuse, women’s roles, outreach to poor, and the concept of ‘synodality’ itself
Also acknowledges fears of betraying traditional church teachings and practices.
Pope Francis asks Mary to ‘convert those who fuel and foment conflict’
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis asked Mary to look mercifully upon the human family, “which has strayed from the path of peace,” and entrusted to her protection the world’s regions … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin reflects on final week of the Synod of Bishops (Video)
Draft synthesis report on the discussions is expected to be released before the end of the year.
Listen to, trust the lay faithful, pope tells synod members
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis told members of the synod on synodality that they should respect and honor the faith of all baptized Catholics, including the women, trusting “the holy, … Learn More
In letter to ‘People of God’ all are called to ‘concretely participate’ in synodality
“It means listening to those who have been denied the right to speak in society or who feel excluded, even by the Church.”
The Synod on Synodality this week: Anticipating a ‘Letter to the People of God’
“Letter to the People of God” expected on Saturday evening
Thousands of children will meet with Pope Francis to share their dreams
VATICAN CITY — Thousands of children from Italy and many others representing other parts of the world will meet Pope Francis at the Vatican Nov. 6 to express their hopes, … Learn More