Synod study groups release ‘interim’ reports as most continue working
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The study groups Pope Francis had established to provide an in-depth reflection on controversial,…
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Pope warns against becoming a ‘sedentary’ church after synod’s close
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Three years after he asked the world’s Catholics to walk together in faith on a…
Synod gave life to new way of being church, members say
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Members of the Synod of Bishops experienced a new way of being church and are…
Church must empower women, Cardinal Fernández tells synod members
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church must take concrete steps — and soon — to recognize and empower…
Synod is lesson in moving at ‘pace of the Holy Spirit,’ archbishop says
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Change in the Catholic Church, including a commitment to recognizing women’s leadership gifts and being…
U.S. church contributes to synod through its diversity, delegate says
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The U.S. delegates at the Synod of Bishops on synodality are contributing to discussions on…
As synod nears end, preacher urges members to be at peace with results
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Even if some members of the Synod of Bishops end up feeling disappointed by the…
Cardinal Fernández updates synod on study group focusing on women’s roles
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis decided the question of ordaining women deacons was not to be discussed at…
Synod leaders share lessons learned in listening with U.S. students
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The listening that has been part of the Synod of Bishops changes people, can change…
Synod says bishops’ conferences apply, not create doctrine, cardinal says
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — While some media reported a move at the Synod of Bishops to allow every national…