A Vatican office sent dozens of theologians and pastoral workers to refugee camps, prisons, shelters, street corners and markets in 40 cities and towns on every continent to listen to the faith experiences and, especially, the faith questions of people often tossed aside or ignored by society and even the Catholic Church.
Questions of faith: Vatican project sends theologians to ‘the margins’
Catholic leaders want Latin American church that’s synodal, reaches out
Among the challenges identified during the process of the Latin American church’s First Ecclesial Assembly were social and economic inequalities exacerbated by the pandemic.
Bishop of Trenton, N.J., issues catechetical series on the Eucharist
In the preface to the five-part series, he said his purpose was to “re-present the Catholic Church’s understanding of the Holy Eucharist as the Lord Jesus Christ’s own Body and Blood.”
Synod reports show enthusiasm for mission, but also identify obstacles
The reports sent to the Vatican from local and national listening sessions show “a deep, deep hunger for a new confidence in the church, a confidence in its ability to proclaim the Gospel to a world so deeply in need.”
Enlarge the tent: Synod document sees desire for greater inclusion
The document released Oct. 27 is the result of a group reflection on the syntheses of synod discussions submitted by 112 of the world’s 114 bishops’ conferences, all 15 Eastern churches, 17 of the 23 dicasteries of the Roman Curia, the men’s and women’s international unions of superiors general, dozens of Catholic associations and more than 1,000 individuals.
Avivamiento Eucarístico: Dos Encuentros más en Noviembre
Dos Reuniones de Ministerios Regionales más con el tema de la Eucaristía se llevarán, parte del Avivamiento Eucarístico Nacional.
Eucharistic Revival: Two Regional Ministry Gatherings in November focus on Eucharist
Two more Eucharist-themed Regional Ministry Gatherings will take place on Nov. 5 and Nov. 16.
Pope asks missionaries to help laity take responsibility for church
“An essential element of the synodal journey is the development of a greater sense of co-responsibility of the lay faithful for the life and future of the church,” the pope said Oct. 20.