“All are invited to be part of the Church,” Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich said at the start of the Oct. 9 general congregation.
After consulting doctors, Cardinal Mario Grech said there was no reason to be alarmed about the spread of COVID at the synod.
Speaking to the Synod, an Eastern Orthodox bishop said the definition of synodality of the October assembly “differs greatly” from Orthodox understanding.
“Jesus reminds us what happens when a person deceives himself into thinking that he does things on his own, and he forgets to be grateful,” the pope said.
The pope issued an appeal Sunday to “please stop weapons attacks!”
During the first full day of work Oct. 5, participants met in small groups of about 12 people where they received a homework assignment.
“The greatest urgency, the truest reform is that of making Jesus our passion, our love, our everything,” said the bishop of Assisi, recalling the example of St. Francis.
Pointing synod delegates to texts by St. Basil on the Holy Spirit, the pope emphasized the importance of listening over speaking.
Six cardinals who are participating in this month’s Synod on Synodality — and five who are not — told CNA their ideas of and expectations for the assembly.
Before thousands of young people and Christian leaders from around the world, Francis emphasized the importance of silent prayer.
From digital communication to hope to listening to the Gospel, here is what 12 of the cardinals told CNA they think is needed to evangelize the modern world.
Sister Ivanka Hosta is staying in a monastery in Braga, Portugal, following the conclusion of an investigation into her leadership of the religious community.
“How can we welcome others if we ourselves do not first have a horizon open to the future?” the pope said.
Pope Francis’ new document on the environment will be, he said, “a look at what has happened and say what needs to be done,” Vatican News reported.
Pope Francis celebrated Mass for an estimated 50,000 people in Marseille’s Vélodrome Stadium on Sept. 23.
“We can no longer watch the drama of shipwrecks, caused by the cruel trafficking and the fanaticism of indifference,” the pope said Sept. 22.
After landing in Marseille, France, Sept. 22, the pope made his way to the Basilica of Notre Dame de la Gardeto to ask for the intercession of Mary.
The leadership of the Synod on Synodality have released the final list of participants for the first session of the October assembly.
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski is in Ukraine this week to open the House of Refuge “in the name of Pope Francis, as a sign of support and closeness.”
Auxiliary Bishops Andrew P. Wypych and Joseph N. Perry will step down after the Holy Father accepted their resignations.