God in all things: Synod looks at indigenous ‘theology of creation’
By Barbara J. Fraser – By demanding respect for the cultures of indigenous peoples, Pope Francis was not promoting pantheism, but...
Amazon Synod
The Amazon Basin: Mission in the Middle of Nowhere
Why is the Church having a Synod of Bishops for the Pan-Amazon region? Barbara Fraser looks at the challenges of...
Brazilian Bishop: Most Amazon Bishops Support ‘Viri Probati,’ and Women Deacons
Most bishops who lead dioceses in the Amazon support the ordination of married men of proven virtue, or “viri probati,”...
Vatican: First Synod Talks Look at Climate, Priests, Inculturation
By Carol Glatz – Climate change, water resources, inculturation and indigenous practices were among the topics discussed during the first afternoon...
Cardinal Hummes on the Synod: Don’t Fear What is New
By Barbara Fraser – With its mandate to seek “new pathways for the church and for an integral ecology,” the Synod...
Cardinal Baldisseri Explains the Nitty-Gritty of How a Synod Works
By Cindy Wooden – While the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon is focused on one small, but important geographical area,...
Pope Francis Saddened by Remarks Made at Synod
By Junno Arocho Esteves – The Synod of Bishops for the Amazon is a time of reflection, dialogue and listening to...
Pope Francis Opens the Amazon Synod at the Vatican
By Junno Arocho Esteves – The Catholic Church’s mission in the world is to spread the fire of God’s love and...
