“We cannot stress this enough: Our lives find their meaning and purpose in Jesus Christ. Nothing else explains who we are, why we are alive and what we should be living for.”
Archbishop José Gomez: ‘Everything starts with baptism’
Bishop John Stowe: Speaking out
“Of the many words that Pope Francis has introduced or reintroduced to our lexicon, one of his frequently employed terms (often left untranslated) is ‘parrhesia,’ described as boldness or conviction, which the Holy Father insists is vital to the proclamation of the Gospel today.”
All in: Women’s religious orders invest in synod process
The leaders of religious orders around the world are taking very seriously the idea of making the Catholic Church more “synodal” — a place where everyone is called to prayer, discernment and responsibility for the church and its mission.
Religious superiors see realism as important part of synod process
International Union of Superiors General were meeting May 2-6 and exploring the theme, “Embracing Vulnerability on the Synodal Journey.”
Bishop Steven Biegler: Companions on the journey
The synodal process calls us to step back and ask: Are we proclaiming the Gospel to the widest possible audience? Are we journeying together with the people of ordinary life, like Jesus did?
Cologne Catholics who answer survey demand curbs on leaders’ power
Answering questions on a survey for the 2023 Synod of Bishops on synodality, a small number of archdiocesan Catholics called for the resignation of Cardinal Woelki, who has come under criticism for his handling of abuse.
Bishop Brendan Cahill: ‘A question is probably just a question’
“The process of synodality has been challenging each of us to not immediately shut down any voice, and to listen to the questions that are being asked.”
Synod 2021-2023: Called to be a ‘Church in motion’
“Many have participated, but the invitation calls for more. The Church asks you to share your voice through listening opportunities that are being offered.”