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Bishop Joseph Guo Jincai (left) and Bishop Yang Xiaoting (right) at Opening of the XV Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops.

Tiananmen Square to St. Peter’s Square: Who are the Chinese bishops at the synod?

Oct 17, 2018

By Courtney Mares

Weeks after his excommunication was lifted last month as a part of an agreement between China and the Holy See,... Read more

Archbishop José Horacio Gomez of Los Angeles at a press briefing at the Holy See Press Office, Oct. 22, 2015.

'We need to show young people what holiness looks like' Gomez tells synod

Oct 16, 2018

Young people should look to the “saints of our times,” as models of holiness, Archbishop José Gomez told the Synod... Read more

Vatican City - October 5, 2015. The First General Congregation of the Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Vatican City with Pope Francis on October 5, 2015.

Brazilian bishop says basic synod theme is how to pass on the faith

Oct 16, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Brazilian Archbishop Jaime Spengler said Tuesday he believes the question at the foundation of the Synod of Bishops’ debates so... Read more

Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki at the Synod of Bishops, Oct. 16, 2018.

A synod summary from the Polish synod fathers – Oct 16

Oct 16, 2018

Education in values, the formation of young leaders, immigration, and the Christian ideal - these are some of the topics... Read more