Pope on Pentecost: Synod is journey in the Spirit, not ‘a parliament’
The Catholic Church’s current Synod of Bishops should not be a “parliament for demanding rights,” but a “journey in accordance with the Spirit,” Pope Francis said.
A church of the many: Pope addresses some synod questions, fears
While the release of the working document for the Synod of Bishops on synodality is expected sometime in early June, Pope Francis tried to respond to some of the questions and concerns about the synod process that already have been raised.
Church must be united but not uniform, say synod organizers
Catholics gathered at the continental level say the Catholic Church must be united, not uniform, and embrace its many forms of expression throughout the world, said members of the synod preparatory commission after a weeklong meeting at the Vatican.
North American Catholics identify harm of polarization, bishop says
In their discussions about the life of the church and “synodality,” or walking together, Catholics in United States and Canada noted the negative impact “polarization” is having on the church, said Bishop Daniel E. Flores of Brownsville, Texas.
Commission focuses on ensuring synod will be prayerful experience
At the end of their first meeting, three members of the preparatory commission for the assembly of the Synod of Bishops said they know some Catholics have very high expectations for the process while others have intense anxiety.
Synod vigil to be expression of ‘ecumenism of solidarity,’ pastor says
Planning an ecumenical prayer vigil for the Catholic Church’s Synod of Bishops and making a commitment to participating in it is an expression of “an ecumenism of solidarity,” said the Rev. Anne-Laure Danet, ecumenical officer for the French Protestant Federation.
‘Fraternity, tears, smiles’: Pope shares hopes for the future
In interviews focused on the 10th anniversary of his election, Pope Francis insisted it is not his task to make an accounting of what he has or has not accomplished since March 13, 2013.
Learn from the synod, be ‘missionary disciples,’ pope tells U.S. seminarians
Tomorrow’s priests are called to be “missionary disciples” in light of the church’s synodal journey, Pope Francis told U.S. seminarians.
A priesthood for all: Synodal church requires new look at ministry
If the goal of a “synodal” church is to have all the baptized recognize their responsibility for the life and mission of the Catholic community, Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet said that necessarily means taking a new look at priesthood.
The Spirit helps the church avoid ‘ideological divisions,’ pope says
“It is very sad to see the church as if it were a parliament,” which is what happens when Catholics rely more on their personal opinions than on the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis said.
