Synod on the Family
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'Justice and mercy cannot be separated': Three synod proposals emerge
As three proposals emerged from the synod of bishops to reform the process of marriage annulment, a participant in the... Read more
Backing 'Humanae vitae' a prime goal for bishops' synod
With Paul VI due to be beatified at the end of the Synod on the Family, his teaching on the... Read more
As violence ravages homeland, Nigerian bishop hopes in synod
Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos, Nigeria, has high hopes for the outcome of the current bishops’ synod, noting the contributions... Read more
Pope's concern for Christians in Middle East emerges at family synod
In an unexpected move, Pope Francis added to the schedule of the upcoming consistory for the causes of saints a... Read more
How should the Church care for same-sex attracted people?
In what ways can the Church provide pastoral care for men and women of same-sex attraction that is compassionate and... Read more
Don't expect 'sound bite solutions' from synod, US cardinal says
While there will not be any quick fixes unveiled at this year’s synod, a fair amount of talk can be... Read more
Family needed today as much as ever, synod official emphasizes
The family is not an outdated model, and Catholics should defend it from the sins that call into question and... Read more
Be frank, humble – Pope Francis tells bishops at synod launch
During the opening session for the extraordinary synod on the family, Pope Francis told participants not to be afraid of... Read more
We want Church truth on marriage, young Catholics say
It always bothered Grace Raun when she heard her college classmates saying “nobody waits anymore” for marriage, because she knew... Read more
Pope: Family needs Scripture to move forward in faith, hope
“In order for the family to proceed well, with faith and hope,” said Pope Francis to crowds in St. Peter's... Read more
Synod must serve God's dream, not try to 'take over,' Pope says
The work of the Synod on the Family is more than a discussion of ideals or a show of intelligence,... Read more
True pastoral work never contradicts doctrine, cardinal stresses
As bishops from around the world prepare to discuss pastoral solutions to various challenges surrounding the family, German Cardinal Walter... Read more
Pope Francis before synod – listen to 'beat' of the times, keep eyes on Christ
In a prayer vigil set before the opening of the synod of bishops, Pope Francis said we must be attentive... Read more
Taking Gospel seriously on marriage is not 'rigid' – it's love
The editor of a high-profile book on marriage said that adhering to Christ’s Gospel teachings on divorce is not harsh... Read more
Cardinal Kasper: Adultery language is offensive, insulting
In recent interviews, German Cardinal Walter Kasper suggested that while Church doctrine cannot change, it can be adapted and interpreted... Read more
Leading US bishop: Synod to help faithful embrace Church teaching
The upcoming Synod on the Family is a chance to support and accompany Catholic families as they learn to appreciate... Read more
Vatican official says synod is 'about family, not divorce'
At a press conference revealing the official working calendar for the synod of bishops, the group's secretary general said the... Read more
'There is no authentic and true pastoral care against doctrine'
Despite media expectations for the upcoming synod of bishops, Pope Francis will make his final decisions in his legitimate role... Read more
The Synod on the Family: a look beyond the media hype
As the media centers upon the question of whether the Church will change its teaching regarding reception of the Eucharist... Read more
Family synod an opportunity to support marriage, scholars urge
Law professors, family advocates and clergy have asked those participating in the upcoming synod of bishops to consider how best... Read more
