vatican news FeatureNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Synod call to communion can help a fractured world, theologian says Cindy WoodenOctober 9, 20234 min read The Catholic Church is called to be an instrument of communion with God and unity among all people, but it requires grace and “learning to ‘bear with’ reality, gently, generously, lovingly and courageously for the peace and salvation of the whole world,” a theologian told the assembly of the Synod of Bishops. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope names first woman secretary of dicastery for religious Cindy WoodenOctober 9, 20232 min read Consolata Missionary Sister Simona Brambilla will be secretary of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, the Vatican announced Oct. 7. EnvironmentFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News ‘Laudate Deum’: Planet mirrors a deeply flawed view of human life and activity Gina ChristianOctober 8, 20236 min read Pope Francis warns the clock is ticking on the dangers of climate change — and both a paradigm shift and practical action are critically needed to avert looming disasters in nature and human society. FeatureNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News In book given at synod, Pope warns against idolatry camouflaged as sacred Carol GlatzOctober 6, 20234 min read Christian life is a battle each person must fight against the temptation to be self-sufficient and against a paganism disguised as sacredness, Pope Francis said in an introduction to a small book distributed to participants at the synod on synodality. FeatureNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Synod participants discuss formation, building a welcoming church Justin McLellanOctober 6, 20233 min read The formation of seminarians, the Catholic Church as a welcoming home for all, migration and ecumenism arose as common themes of discussion among participants of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops Oct. 6, the Vatican said. FeatureNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Synodal silence: Pope says church must pause, ‘fast’ from public words Cindy WoodenOctober 6, 20235 min read For the duration of the assembly Oct. 4-29 all the heads of Vatican dicasteries and hundreds of cardinals, archbishops, bishops, religious superiors, professors, students and parents were scheduled to be away from their homes and their desks. FeatureNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Synod members begin small-group discussions on ‘synodality’ Cindy WoodenOctober 5, 20234 min read The 364 members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops and the 85 experts, facilitators and ecumenical delegates accompanying them began their work in earnest Oct. 5, meeting, sharing and praying in small groups. FeatureNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Synod begins work with focus on Holy Spirit and listening Cindy WoodenOctober 4, 20235 min read Pope Francis opened the work of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops asking members to meditate on ancient theological texts about the Holy Spirit, have the courage to be honest about their disagreements and focus much more on listening than on sharing their opinions. FeatureNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News For synod, questions around women’s diaconate run right through the priesthood Kimberly HeatheringtonOctober 4, 20238 min read As the Synod on Synodality opened Oct. 4 in Rome, among the most closely watched topics under discussion is the question of whether the Catholic Church can or will extend the permanent diaconate — restored after the Second Vatican Council — to women. EnvironmentFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope, in document on climate crisis, criticizes science ‘deniers’ Carol GlatzOctober 4, 20237 min read After warning the world against ignoring the cries of the earth and the poor with his 2015 encyclical, “Laudato Si’, On Care for Our Common Home,” Pope Francis intensified his critique with “Laudate Deum” (“Praise God”), warning against the selfish obsession with human power and the “irresponsible derision” of the reality of climate change. Previous 1 … 33 34 35 … 166 Next