The release of the Framework for Motions signals the beginning of the end of the plenary journey with a call to “undertake the necessary work to rebuild confidence in the probity and trustworthiness of the Catholic community in this country.”
Australian church prepares for Plenary Council to discern its future
Pope to visit Congo, make ecumenical pilgrimage to South Sudan in July
Here is the schedule released by the Vatican May 28.
U.S. cardinal urges Italian bishops to track, share information about abuse
Cardinal O’Malley encouraged the bishops “to undertake a constructive process of review, of reform and of reconciliation” in view of calls for a national study on clerical sexual abuse.
Documentarian witnesses healing, forgiveness in execution’s aftermath
This documentary, which premiered Good Friday over online streaming services, focuses on the providential chain of events that led up to the fulfillment of a death row inmate’s dying wish — that his victim’s family would forgive him.
Displaced South Sudanese at U.N. base look to Maryknoll priest for hope
Father Bassano, also a member of Solidarity with South Sudan, an international network of Catholics religious, lives in the camp.
Confession is more about God’s forgiveness than our sins, pope says
Pope Francis began the service praying that God would “open our eyes, that we may see the evil we have committed, and touch our hearts, that we may be converted to you.”
Holy Saints ACC to host ‘Confesstival’ with prayer, penance
In addition to individual confession with one of four priests who will be available, the day includes exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, adoration and votive candles for penitents to light at the front of the church. Sacred music also will play quietly in the church.
Pope to consecrate Russia, Ukraine to Mary
The Eastern- and Latin-rite Catholic bishops of Ukraine had been asking Pope Francis for the consecration.