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German 'synod' will proceed despite Vatican objections

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 13:48:04 -0400

MUNICH, Germany (CNA) -- The head of the German bishops’ conference told Vatican officials last week that addressing controversial theological topics during the German bishops’ proposed “binding synodal path” will be a service to the universal Church.

Pope Francis’ seventh year will be ‘synodal’, Vatican spokesman says

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 10:10:33 -0400

VATICAN – On the sixth anniversary of Pope Francis’ election Wednesday, the Vatican's chief spokesman said Francis will continue to lead the Church as a synodal “field hospital” in the year ahead.

Lent is a time to chip away at hypocrisy, Pope Francis says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 11:10:37 -0500

VATICAN – Lent is a time to ask for God's grace to chip away at hypocrisy, which is seen in the natural human attempt to appear "worthier than we are," Pope Francis said.

Amazon synod to focus on climate change, not married priests, Peruvian cardinal says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 07:59:16 -0500

VATICAN CITY – The issue of married priests is something for the universal Catholic Church to discuss and is not the focus of the upcoming Synod of Bishops for the Amazon, said Peruvian Cardinal Pedro Barreto Jimeno of Huancayo.

What Indigenous People of the Amazon want the Church to know

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 13:01:54 -0500

LETICIA, Colombia – Rafael Noteno Capinoa, a Kichwa Indian, worries about what could happen to the forest around his village on Peru's Napo River if an oil company begins drilling in the area.

2018: Year of Youth

jean.kodin@catholicregister.org (Jean Ko Din, The Catholic Register) — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 17:05:27 -0500

Youth issues took centre stage in the Catholic Church this year, and it��Ƶapp very likely they will stay there in the new year.

February meeting on abuse at Vatican to have 'synodal dimension'

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 14:05:20 -0500

VATICAN – The approach of Pope Francis’ meeting of bishops in February, on the topic of abuse prevention in the Church, will reflect the synodal journey, Fr. Hans Zollner told Vatican Media Friday.

Youth Speak News team recaps the Youth Synod

crstaff@catholicregister.org (Catholic Register Staff) — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 15:07:34 -0500

From Oct. 3-28, our YSN reporting team followed the discussions taking place in Rome at the Synod of Bishops on young people. Below, a few members from across the country share their own thoughts.

Editorial: A chance to change

editor@catholicregister.org (Catholic Register Editorial) — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 16:26:10 -0400

From the Pope on down, sentiment is growing to more fully integrate women into the everyday life of the male-dominated Church. So far, though, it��Ƶapp been a lot of talk and too little action. Events at this month��Ƶapp Synod of Bishops on youth illustrate that point.

Bishop Robert Barron: There is a way to set young hearts on fire

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:05:27 -0400

The following is an abridged version of Bishop Barron��Ƶapp recent presentation at the Synod of Bishops on young people: