“The church belongs to all of us”: Women’s voices and votes loom large as Pope is set to open a Vatican meeting on church’s future
NICOLE WINFIELD and TRISHA THOMAS, of Associated Press, report…
Critics of Pope Francis won’t rain on synod’s parade, says papal envoy to US
Vatican CityRNS In the weeks leading up to the long-awaited Vatican Synod on Synodality from 4th to 29th October, perhaps no local church has been more polarized or vocally critical of the event than the conservative community in the US. But according to the Vatican representative to the US, Catholics shouldn’t be too concerned with […]
Catholic Church: The Vatican’s ‘Synod on Synodality’ is about to begin. Here’s what to know.
The unprecedented gathering of 464 Catholic clergy and laypeople, including women, begins on 4th October at the Vatican. CLAIRE GIANGRAVÉ, of Religion News Service, looks at what to expect…
Essay: The secret synod
US Catholic commentator PHYLLIS ZAGANO, in an article first published on Religion News Service, says too many US Catholics don’t know about the global discussion of the church’s future…
“You can count on us”: Synod organisers attempt to dismiss fears ahead of fall meeting
The Catholic Church’s Synod on Synodality has a communication problem, and it risks reinforcing papal critics. CLAIRE GIANGRAVÉ, of Religion News Service, reports…
Catholic Church: Synod raises hopes for long-sought recognition of women
CLAIRE GIANGRAVE, of Religion News Service, reports on how, called to examine power structures in the Catholic Church, the Synod on Synodality will grapple in large part with the role of women…
Catholic Church cardinals: Pope Francis’ appointments emphasise unity ahead of synod
CLAIRE GIANGRAVÉ, of Religion News Service, reports from Vatican City…
Abuse experts look to coming Catholic synod to promote accountability on abuse
Vatican CityRNS Abuse prevention experts gathered in Rome said on Thursday that the Synod on Synodality’s potential to reform power structures and promote dialogue could also improve abuse prevention and accountability in the Catholic Church. The Synod on Synodality, launched by Pope Francis in 2021, has sought out the views of Catholics all over the […]
Catholic women: A high-profile French nun is inspiring hope. But can she really bring change?
NICOLE WINFIELD, of Associated Press, reports on the hopes and challenges surrounding Sister Nathalie Becquart…
Vatican document highlights need for concrete steps for women, “radical inclusion” of LGBTQ+
Updated: 7:55am, 21st June, 2023 (AEST)Vatican CityAP An unprecedented global canvassing of Catholics has called for the church to take concrete steps to promote women to decision-making roles, for a “radical inclusion” of the LGBTQ+ community and for new accountability measures to check how bishops exercise authority. The Vatican on Tuesday released the synthesis of […]