Synodality, an antidote to polarization, helps mission, Cardinal Tobin says (Synod)
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin said he hopes the Synod of Bishops can give Catholics practical ideas for being a more “synodal” church.
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Vatican doctrinal chief tells synod it’s not time for women deacons (Synod)
“Rushing” to open the diaconate to women in the Catholic Church would short-circuit a necessary reflection on the relationship between ordained ministry and charismatic leadership, particularly as it impacts the … Learn More
Second synod session to open with penitential liturgy
The second session of the Synod of Bishops on synodality, set to bring 368 bishops, priests, religious and laypeople to the Vatican, will begin by asking forgiveness for various sins … Learn More
Both US presidential candidates espouse anti-life views, pope says
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM SINGAPORE — Asked what a U.S. Catholic given a choice between voting for a person who supports abortion or one who supports closing borders and deporting migrants, … Learn More
Honor what your elders did, build on it, pope tells youth in Timor-Leste
DILI, Timor-Leste (CNS) — While their parents and grandparents won the independence of Timor-Leste, the country’s young adults must take up the task of consolidating democratic institutions and responding to … Learn More
Be reflections of God’s love, pope tells people of Timor-Leste
TASITOLU, Timor-Leste — While it is tempting to want more money and more power, God works great things through those who know how to make themselves small, Pope Francis told … Learn More
Share the Gospel with joy, pope tells Indonesia’s church workers
JAKARTA, Indonesia — The Christian call to share the Gospel is not about trying to win converts at all costs, but about living in a way that exudes Christian joy … Learn More
Migrant morality: Pope doubles down on message of acceptance
VATICAN CITY — As immigration becomes an increasingly hot-button political issue in the United States and Europe, Pope Francis again underscored the moral weight of how migrants are treated, hammering … Learn More
Christians are called to spread ‘fragrance of Christ,’ pope says
VATICAN CITY — Cleansed from original sin by baptism, Christians are called to spread the “good fragrance of Christ” throughout the world by their kind actions and joyful attitudes, Pope … Learn More
Eucharist satisfies hunger for hope, truth, salvation, pope says
VATICAN CITY — When receiving the Eucharist, Catholics should respond with gratitude and awe that Jesus offers himself as nourishment and salvation, Pope Francis said. Jesus “becomes true food and true drink,” … Learn More
