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 »
By Junno Arocho Esteves – The Catholic Church’s mission in the world is to spread the fire of God’s love and
Pope Francis Opens the Amazon Synod at the Vatican Read Post »
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Ordaining four new bishops, Pope Francis reminded them that a bishop is first and foremost an
Pope to New Bishops: Proclaim God’s word, Avoid Boring Speeches Read Post »
The archbishop of Johannesburg has compared the rhetoric and actions against foreign nationals in Gauteng to “the rising tide of
Archbishop Buti Tlhagale: Echoes of Nazis in SA Read Post »
Cardinal George Pell, the most senior Catholic cleric to be convicted of child sexual abuse offences, has lodged an application
Cardinal Pell Appeals Abuse Convictions to Australian High Court Read Post »
