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.
All in: Women’s religious orders invest in synod process
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.”
Pontifical Academy of Sciences raises alarm about nuclear weapons
The Pontifical Academy of Sciences has warned that Russia’s war on Ukraine raises the possibility of the use of nuclear weapons and the unleashing of radioactive material from nuclear power plants.
Church is impartial, focusing on well-being of all, Italian cardinal says
In a Jan. 26 speech, Cardinal Bassetti said the church doesn’t take sides but works for the life and wellbeing of each person and the nation.
Pandemic holds needed lessons on vulnerability, child advocate says
Building a consistent “theology of childhood” and the importance of safeguarding children was the beginning talk of the “Safeguarding Webinar Series” on June 8.