Pope opens synod with vigil, Mass [VIDEO] By Catholic News Service - Oct 6, 2014 The Synod on the family opened with a vigil and Mass in St. Peter’s Square Oct. 4-5. #Synod14 Share this:TweetEmail RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR NEWS Axios! New Bishop installed for Ruthenian Catholics in the Western U.S. FEATURED Arizona bishops release immigration statement BRIEFS Bishop Dolan blesses newly developed affordable housing units BRIEFS NEWS BRIEF: Bishop Dolan honors consecrated religious serving in the Diocese of Phoenix NEWS Pope will prepare papal document to help church promote children’s rights