By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — After members of the Synod of Bishops approved their final document, Pope Francis announced that he would not write the customary post-synodal apostolic exhortation but would offer the final document to the entire church to implement. “There are already highly concrete indications in the document that […]
REFLECTION: The power of connection, community
By Anthony Selvanathan Special to the Herald Some longtime readers of the Hawaii Catholic Herald might remember my past reflections which were written while I was pursuing my undergraduate studies at Chaminade University of Honolulu and later my graduate studies in San Antonio, Texas. Given that my last reflection with the Herald was in 2019 […]
Pontiff, Council of Cardinals discuss women’s role in church
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis and his international Council of Cardinals continued their discussions about the role of women in the church, listening to women experts, including a professor who spoke about how culture impacts women’s roles and status. The pope and the nine-member Council of Cardinals invited women, […]
Synod on synodality report: Agreement, divergences
The synthesis of the three-week-long meeting said the church needs to be more welcoming while not betraying traditional teachings By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — A report summarizing discussions at the assembly of the Synod of Bishops said the church may need more welcoming pastoral approaches, especially to people who feel excluded, […]
THE SYNOD ON SYNODALITY
Pope addresses fears around meeting: ‘Not a political gathering’ By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops are not gathered in Rome to implement a “plan of reformation” but to walk together as a church that discerns God’s will for the present moment, Pope Francis […]
The Synod on Synodality: 10 things to know about October’s historic meeting in Rome
By Maria Wiering OSV News The eyes of the Catholic world turn to Rome Oct. 4, as the worldwide Synod of Bishops convenes on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi to focus on “synodality” and understanding what it means in terms of “communion, participation and mission” in the church. Here’s what it is, how […]
