Synod guest shares how process reduces anger, builds community (Video)
Listening is a large part of the process, guests say.
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Pope condemns terrorism, but expresses concern for Gaza civilians
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis condemned Hamas’ terrorist attacks on Israel and pleaded with the militants to free their hostages unharmed, but he also expressed concern about Israel’s tightening siege on … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin reflects on the first week of the Synod of Bishops (Video)
Last week, Cardinal Tobin was part of a Spanish-speaking group.
Pope names first woman secretary of dicastery for religious
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has appointed a woman for the first time to be the No. 2 official of the Roman Curia office that works with religious orders and … Learn More
Synodal silence: Pope says church must pause, ‘fast’ from public words
“The vision of Vatican II is the shared point of reference for the Synod starting from the catholicity of the People of God.” Tweeted Cardinal Tobin.
New ‘grammar of synodality’ on display at start of synod gathering
Participants to read “the signs of the times.”
Synod members begin small-group discussions on ‘synodality’
The theme of the synod is: For a synodal church: Communion, participation, mission.
Synod begins work with focus on Holy Spirit and listening
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis opened the work of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops asking members to meditate on ancient theological texts about the Holy Spirit, have the … Learn More
Pope addresses fears around synod: ‘Not a political gathering’
VATICAN CITY — Members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops are not gathered in Rome to implement a “plan of reformation” but to walk together as a church … Learn More
For synod, questions around women’s diaconate run right through the priesthood
As the Synod on Synodality opens Oct. 4 in Rome, among the most closely watched topics under discussion is the question of whether the Catholic Church can or will extend the permanent … Learn More