What Francis has done, Ivereigh argued, is reconnect the church with grace and with the Holy Spirit.
Francis’ decade as pope called dramatic, dizzying, daring and divisive — anything but dull
Church leaders upbeat after key synodal assembly for Europe
Catholic delegates have praised the conciliatory atmosphere of debates on the church’s future direction at a continental assembly preparing Europe’s recommendations for October’s Rome Synod on Synodality.
Cardinals Ladaria, Ouellet outline concerns about German Synodal Path
The bishops met Nov. 18 with the heads of Vatican dicasteries to discuss the Synodal Path, which the German bishops’ conference and the Central Committee of German Catholics launched in 2019 in response to the clerical abuse scandal.
Munich abuse report incriminates retired pope; Vatican to study document
A law firm’s report on how abuse cases were handled in the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising incriminated retired Pope Benedict XVI, with lawyers accusing him of misconduct in four cases during his tenure as Munich archbishop.
Reflections on my retreat with the preacher of the papal household
Retreat leaves the U.S. bishops in deep reflection on ministry and unity in the Holy Spirit.
Abuse crisis, role of women recurring themes at synod, members say
Despite many positive and joyful moments during the Synod of Bishops on young people, bishops also have set aside the agenda to discuss the serious scandals and unfolding allegations affecting the church, two synod fathers said.
Words, promises are not enough to prevent abuse, archbishop says
Pope Francis’ convocation of the gathering, to be held Feb. 21-24, 2019, sends “a very strong signal of a hearty commitment to defend dignity, to safeguard minors in the church.