In second week, synod to discuss authority in the church
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Members of the Synod of Bishops have begun looking for ways to make relationships within the Catholic Church “more transparent and more...
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Vatican doctrinal chief tells synod it’s not time for women deacons
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – “Rushing” to open the diaconate to women in the Catholic Church would short-circuit a necessary reflection on the relationship between ordained ministry...
Pope: Let the Synod Be Led by the Blowing of the Spirit
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Members of the Synod of Bishops must engage in genuine dialogue with those holding differing views, avoid pushing personal agendas and remain...
Pope to Synod: Church Must Recognise, Ask Pardon for its Sins
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The Catholic Church cannot be credible in its mission of proclaiming Christ unless it acknowledges its mistakes and bends down “to heal...
Pre-Synod Retreat: Like Jesus, be patient with others
By CNS – Synod members must imitate Jesus’ patience and acceptance toward others as they prepare to exchange contrasting visions for the future of the Catholic Church,...
In synod process, church is listening to God, not ‘polls,’ cardinal says
By Justin McLellan, CNS – The Catholic Church can only teach the faithful if it is an institution that listens, but that does not mean it should...
Pope Francis’ Letter to Parish Priests
Dear Brother Priests, The International Meeting “Parish Priests for the Synod”, and the dialogue with all of you who have taken part, provide me with the opportunity...
Global group of priests looks at parishes, synodality and mission
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The collaboration of laity and priests in the life of a parish and in outreach to the surrounding community “is not a...
Pope asks lay Catholics to prepare for synod’s ‘prophetic’ stage
By Justin McLellan,CNS – The most important outcome of the current Synod of Bishops on synodality is the synodal process itself and not the hot-button topics discussed,...
Global group of priests to share reflections on synodality with pope
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Hundreds of parish priests from around the world will spend three days praying and talking about experiences of synodality and discernment in...
