By Cindy Wooden – The first week of the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon saw support for the priestly ordination […]
Ministry, Ecology, Mission Are Main Themes At Synod’s First Week Read Post »
While on an extended holiday in Ireland, Archbishop Emeritus William Slattery of Pretoria told that country’s national Catholic newspaper about
Archbishop Slattery Speaks on his Years in South Africa Read Post »
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Synod members called for the Catholic Church to deepen its theology in a way that would
Catholics Need to Recognise ‘Ecological Sins,’ Synod Members Say Read Post »
By Barbara J. Fraser – By demanding respect for the cultures of indigenous peoples, Pope Francis was not promoting pantheism, but
God in all things: Synod looks at indigenous ‘theology of creation’ Read Post »
By Junno Arocho Esteves – While the Catholic Church has made strides to include the voice of women, especially in the
Women Religious Should have Vote at Synod, Theologian says Read Post »
Most bishops who lead dioceses in the Amazon support the ordination of married men of proven virtue, or “viri probati,”
Brazilian Bishop: Most Amazon Bishops Support ‘Viri Probati,’ and Women Deacons Read Post »
By Carol Glatz – Climate change, water resources, inculturation and indigenous practices were among the topics discussed during the first afternoon
Vatican: First Synod Talks Look at Climate, Priests, Inculturation Read Post »
By Barbara Fraser – With its mandate to seek “new pathways for the church and for an integral ecology,” the Synod
Cardinal Hummes on the Synod: Don’t Fear What is New Read Post »
By Cindy Wooden – While the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon is focused on one small, but important geographical area,
Cardinal Baldisseri Explains the Nitty-Gritty of How a Synod Works Read Post »
