Youth Synod 2018
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A synod summary from the Polish synod fathers – Oct 5
The synod of bishops on young people, the faith, and vocational discernment is being held at the Vatican Oct. 3-28.... Read more
Youth synod bishop apologizes to young people on behalf of Church leaders
Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney apologized to young people on behalf of Church leaders in a speech at the Synod... Read more
U.S. youth synod participant wants diocesan-level change
A young U.S. Catholic participating in the 2018 Synod of Bishops said he hopes the Vatican meeting is a starting... Read more
Caggiano: Youth synod bishops must address sexual abuse crisis
Bishop Frank Caggiano of Bridgeport said Thursday that the Church must discuss its sexual abuse crisis if it is to... Read more
Archbishop Chaput to youth synod: Developed nations stuck in a 'moral adolescence'
While the idea of being “forever young” can seem appealing, the underdevelopment of morality is a problem in developed nations,... Read more
A synod summary from the Polish synod fathers
The first session of the synod of bishops on young people, the faith, and vocational discernment was held Thursday, with... Read more
Archbishop Chaput tells synod to announce Christ not ‘ideologies and social sciences’
Archbishop Charles Chaput told the Synod of Bishops that the confidence to announce the truth of the faith is essential... Read more
Youth synod bishop: The world is rich in technology & poor in principles
A Polish archbishop participating in the Vatican synod on youth said Thursday that today’s young people have benefited from technological... Read more
Francis calls for youth synod creativity- How will U.S. bishops answer the call?
As the synod begins, it’s worth noting what some bishops from the U.S. delegation might bring to the table. Read more
Pope invites bishops to be open to new opinions during synod
Pope Francis Wednesday told those bishops and auditors who will be giving short speeches – called “interventions” – at the... Read more
Pope Francis calls for a youth synod 'anointed by hope'
Pope Francis began the Synod on young people Oct. 3 with a homily calling for the Holy Spirit to renew... Read more
Recalling St John Paul II's message to youth
“Always be prepared to make a defence....for the hope that is in you.” Read more
Chaput: Youth synod depends on faith, not sentimentality
In an op-ed column published Saturday, Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia has restated his concerns about the upcoming synod of... Read more
Archbishop Chaput shares theological critique of youth synod prep document
Archbishop Charles Chaput offered Friday on First Things a critique by a theologian of the working document for the upcoming... Read more
Youth synod deserves in-depth Catholicism, not LGBT lobbying, critics say
A coalition of secular and dissenting Catholic LGBT groups aims to influence the Church’s upcoming Synod on Young People by... Read more
Cardinal Tobin appointed to youth synod, USCCB confirms
The U.S. bishops’ conference has confirmed that Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark has been appointed by Pope Francis to participate... Read more
Francis appoints four presidents delegate for youth synod
Pope Francis appointed Saturday four cardinals as presidents delegate to the synod on youth, which will meet at the Vatican... Read more
Chaput asks Notre Dame student for youth synod advice
Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput turned over his weekly Catholic Philly column to a University of Notre Dame student, who hopes... Read more
Apostolic nuncio encourages US bishops in 'listening'
Speaking to the US bishops’ spring meeting on Wednesday, Archbishop Christophe Pierre urged the importance of listening: to youth, to... Read more
How can the US Church reach young adults? By building relationships
The question of how the U.S. Church can better reach young adults who are not actively engaged in their faith... Read more
