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 […]
