At the Synod on Synodality’s closing Mass, Pope Francis said that God’s love cannot be confined “to our own agenda.” Read more
The document proposes a “synodal Church” that implements synodality throughout Church governance, theology, mission, and discernment of doctrine. Read more
As the final week of this year’s gathering unfolds amid contentious discussions, anticipation is rising for the publication of the... Read more
The summary text will serve as a bridge between this month’s assembly and a second synodal gathering scheduled for October... Read more
The Vatican announced Friday that Pope Francis has decided to lift the statute of limitations in the case of Father... Read more
Their prayer intentions focused on those killed, wounded, and displaced by war, and included reflections on the past month’s work... Read more
Archbishop Stanislaw Gadecki said Thursday one difficulty of synodality lies in distinguishing pastoral practice — which can be adapted —... Read more
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost noted that the Catholic Church is not a mirror image of society and “needs to be... Read more
“We need a solution that guarantees the rights of the two sides; we really need an authoritative Palestinian leadership,” the... Read more
Pope Francis denounced clericalism and called it a “scandal” to see young priests buying lace vestments at tailor shops in... Read more
“This is not about ideology but about an experience rooted in the apostolic tradition,” says the letter inviting the faithful... Read more
At his weekly general audience, Pope Francis recounted the story of Sts. Cyril and Methodius as one of encounter with... Read more
Catholics in the world numbered 1,375,852,000 people at the end of 2021, with an overall increase of 16.2 million compared... Read more
Pope Francis accepted the resignation of 59-year-old Polish Bishop Grzegorz Kaszak of the Diocese of Sosnowiec over poor management of... Read more
Tradition “was a major point of discussion at the Second Vatican Council,” Father Ormond Rush said Monday. Read more
The letter, expected to arrive Oct. 28, will serve as a compass, signaling the direction of a continuing synodal journey. Read more
“These 11 months will be like a pregnancy,” Father Timothy Radcliffe told the synod delegates. “We, my brothers and sisters,... Read more
Pope Francis and U.S. President Joe Biden spoke by phone on Sunday afternoon, according to the Holy See Press Office. Read more
During Sunday’s Angelus, Pope Francis spoke to the faithful on the importance of the correct relationship between the Church and... Read more
Bishop Franz Josef Overbeck cites Germany’s “post-secular” context amid Synod on Synodality’s discussions on “decentralization.” Read more