Vatican releases synod report on women’s role in Church leadership
byBy Courtney Mares , OSV News ROME (OSV News) — The Vatican has published the final report of the synod study group examining women’s…
Synod on Synodality
Vatican synod study group proposes creation of pontifical commission for new technologies
byBy Courtney Mares , OSV News ROME (OSV News) — A Synod on Synodality study group has recommended the creation of a new “Pontifical…
Synod on Synodality among Pope Francis’ legacies
byThe late Pope Francis, who died April 21, left many legacies — from care for creation to welcoming migrants and marginalized people. The practice…
On synodality: Begin with a single shovel of dirt
by“Acknowledging the value of the synodal journey undertaken, I now hand over to the whole Church all that is contained in the Final Document…
Between Amens — Wherever decisions are made in the church, you will find brilliant women
byAfter four and a half years, the synod on synodality concluded last month. The 40-page summary document was a tour de force, touching on…
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…
Mission is common goal of synod and ecumenism, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Halfway through the Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis and synod participants prayed that God…
Theological, ecclesiological balance needed in discussion of synodality, Bishop Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend says
byBy Gretchen R. Crowe, OSV News VATICAN CITY (OSV News) — For more than three years, the church has been undergoing a universal process…
U.S. cardinals meet privately with pope to discuss synodality
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Three U.S. cardinals attending the synod on synodality met privately with Pope Francis to…
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…