Synod members look at how synodality relates to papal primacy
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROME — Encouraging greater “synodal” practices in the Catholic Church should help the church find a greater balance…
Synod of Bishops
Synod begins looking at institutional changes to promote synodality
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service If members of the Synod of Bishops are serious about sharing their experience of “synodality” with all members…
In second week, synod to discuss authority in the church
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Members of the Synod of Bishops have begun looking for ways to make relationships within…
Diversity of perspectives can strengthen the church, synod members say
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Catholics cannot have a clear view of the biggest issues impacting the church if they…
Vatican doctrinal chief tells synod it’s not time for women deacons
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — “Rushing” to open the diaconate to women in the Catholic Church would short-circuit a necessary…
Pope defends decision to give women, laymen voting rights at synod
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis opened the second session of the Synod of Bishops defending his decision to…
Pope Francis opens synod with Mass
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY— Members of the Synod of Bishops must engage in genuine dialogue with those holding differing views,…
Seven cardinals, bishops, experts from US are part of synod’s study groups
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The General Secretariat for the Synod of Bishops released the names of members of two…
Archbishop Kurtz offers his intervention at synod
byBy Marnie McAllister, Record Assistant Editor Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, in the second week of a three-week long trip to Rome, delivered his intervention…
Archbishop prepares for synod on family
byBy Marnie McAllister, Record Assistant Editor Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz heads to Rome at the end of this month and he plans to take the…