The Synod on Synodality’s gathering in Rome is both modeling and providing an answer to the path to authentic unity for a deeply polarized church.
ANALYSIS: How the synod is modeling a solution to the church’s polarization
Synod focus on welcoming is what Jesus would do, synod member says
Finding better ways to live “like Jesus did” — reaching out, welcoming, healing and including others — was the focus of a small group discussion at the assembly of the Synod of Bishops.
Questions about a prayer’s validity and whether priests can make mistakes
Questions regarding spiritaul communion and the fallibility of priests are addressed.
‘Totus, totus, totus!’: A reminder and a correction
“Totus” is a word capable of capturing what it means to be Catholic Christians.
‘Protect and support all human life,’ Archbishop Cordileone responds to Pelosi remarks on abortion
Pelosi said outside of “one issue” — referring to abortion — she is “pretty much in sync” with the U.S. bishops on “the social compact” of the Catholic Church.
Confession, indulgences express and strengthen communion, speakers say
The sacrament of confession and the ancient practice of indulgences are closely linked, the cardinal said, and they both are signs and builders of communion.
Joy, gratitude and honest words mark close of synod’s North American phase
“The love for people’s Catholic faith and their Catholic identity abounds in the meetings. It’s so present, and it underlies everything,” said Julia McStravog, a theologian and co-coordinator of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ team for the continental phase of the synod.
Deacon provides thoughtful explanation of Christ’s real presence
Author Deacon Dennis Lambert’s focus is on the Catholic concept of “real presence” and a better understanding of Catholic beliefs about the Eucharist and holy Communion.