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 FEATURED Our bodies aren’t the problem Bishop Dolan Embracing the sacramental tapestry: A personal journey through Easter reflections BRIEFS NEWS BRIEF: Pastoral Center staff honors Child Abuse Prevention Month FEATURED Conversions, reversions to Catholicism: The winding paths that lead home FEATURED St. Patrick’s to celebrate the Feast of St. Dymphna with mental health fair