The Synodal Process in a Nutshell
The Synod on Synodality, initiated by Pope Francis in October 2021, is a multi-year, worldwide undertaking during which Catholics —...
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Cardinal Rai: The Holy Spirit Guides the Church to Walk Together
By Justin McLellan, CNS – All members of the Catholic Church, from bishops to laypeople, must be formed in a...
Synod: The Church is an Instrument of Communion with God
By Cindy Wooden, (CNS – The Catholic Church is called to be an instrument of communion with God and unity...
Synod participants discuss seminaries, building a welcoming church
By Justin McLellan, CNS – The formation of seminarians, the Catholic Church as a welcoming home for all, migration and...
Pope warns against idolatry camouflaged as sacred
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Christian life is a battle each person must fight against the temptation to be self-sufficient...
Synod Members Begin Small-Group Discussions
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The 364 members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops and the 85 experts,...
Synod begins work with focus on Holy Spirit and listening
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Pope Francis opened the work of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops asking members...
Pope addresses fears around synod: ‘Not a political gathering’
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops are not gathered in Rome to...
Pope responds to cardinals on blessings for same-sex unions, female priests
By Justin McLellan, CNS – The Catholic Church, in pursuit of “pastoral prudence,” should discern if there are ways of...
