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.
Synod begins work with focus on Holy Spirit and listening
Father Ron Rolheiser: Our Deepest Loneliness
Lonliness can affect us in different ways. We feel restlessness despite experiencing intimacy, and we feel a nostalgia for a home we can never quite find.
Inside, outside: Synod to focus on the church and its role in the world
The Synod of Bishops will be askjed to reflect on the characteristics they believe are essential for building a “synodal church” by sharing what they heard from multiple listening sessions.
Opus Dei accepts changes pope made to canon law, prelate says
The prelate of Opus Dei said members accept the slight modifications Pope Francis made to the section of the Code of Canon Law dealing with personal prelatures.
Pope’s peace day message to focus on ethical concerns over AI
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Pope institutes commission to share the stories of new martyrs
The Vatican will establish a new commission to identify and catalogue Christians who have died for their faith in the last 25 years, Pope Francis said.
Pope returns to Vatican, ‘is better than before,’ chief surgeon says
Pope Francis has returned to the Vatican after a nine-day hospital stay and intends to go ahead with his planned trips abroad in August and September, according to his chief surgeon.
Pope’s message of hope launched into space to orbit Earth
Pope Francis’ message of hope for humanity encased in a small satellite blasted off into space June 12 and soon will beam his words back to Earth.