‘Forming Ourselves in Synodality’
"Forming Ourselves in Synodality" is the 10th and final thematic nucleus presented in the preparatory document and the "vademecum." The prior thematic nuclei, such as companions on the journey, listening, celebration and ecumenism, refer to concrete experiences.
March, speakers draw attention to poverty, voting rights, health care needs
Mercy Sisters Joan Serda and Marilyn Graf said they hoped the June 18 Moral March on Washington, organized by the Poor People's Campaign, would get more people "to understand the plight of the poor in our country."
New York State Catholic Conference ‘troubled’ by court’s gun law ruling
An official of the New York State Catholic Conference expressed disappointment with a June 23 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturns a century-old law and asserts that there is a constitutional right to carry a handgun in public for self-defense.
Supreme Court overturns Roe in anticipated Dobbs decision
In a 6-3 decision June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned its nearly 50-year-old decision in Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion in this country.
Welcoming court’s decision, leaders say it’s time to build pro-life culture
Two leaders of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops hailed the Supreme Court's June 24 decision to overturn the court's 1973 ruling that legalized abortion nationwide and said it is time for "healing wounds and repairing social divisions" with those who take opposing views on abortion.
Being next to Eucharist ‘felt like truly a blessing,’ says young Catholic
Following 10 a.m. Mass June 19, hundreds of people streamed out of the Cathedral of St. Paul's front doors and down its grand stone staircase behind a canopy carried over a monstrance bearing the body of Christ.
Look to the future, not to the past, pope tells families
Christian families are called to embark on a journey of love and service that will lead them to joy and hope for the future, Pope Francis said.
Vatican publishes slightly updated guidelines for handling abuse cases
Two years after posting online a step-by-step guide for how bishops, religious superiors and canon lawyers are supposed to handle accusations of alleged abuse by clerics and labeling it "Version 1.0," the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has published an update.
In face of rejection and injustice, do good, pope says
True disciples of Jesus always choose to do good, even when they are rejected, and never resort to anger or threatening divine punishment on others, Pope Francis said.
Indigenous hope papal apology in Canada will push justice, healing in U.S.
A papal apology on Indigenous land in Canada is not irrelevant south of the border.
