Commentary — May our hope for the world include a synodal church
byOn Christmas Eve 2024, Pope Francis officially opened Jubilee Year 2025, themed “Pilgrims of Hope.” During this year, Catholics are called to spiritual renewal,…
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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,…
Jubilee of Deacons participants discuss synodality, women deacons
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROME — An international group of permanent deacons and their wives met in Rome to reflect together on…
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…
Final synod document is magisterial, must be accepted, pope says
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Doubling down on the centrality of synodality in the Catholic Church, Pope Francis said that…
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…
Pope asks lay Catholics to prepare for synod’s ‘prophetic’ stage
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The most important outcome of the current Synod of Bishops on synodality is the synodal…
Global group of priests to share reflections on synodality with pope
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Hundreds of parish priests from around the world will spend three days praying and talking about experiences…
US bishops asked to hold new rounds of Synod on Synodality listening sessions
byBy Gina Christian Dioceses across the U.S. are asked to hold additional listening sessions in the next few months, following a request from the…
The Good Steward — Pope Francis’ vision of synodality
byPope Francis is convinced that the synodal process — which involves prayerful discernment, attentive listening and respectful dialogue — is an important church gathering…