A Synodal Long Game? Changing Structure to Change Doctrine
NEWS ANALYSIS: Some Synod on Synodality Participants Seem Intent on Radically Altering the Way the Church Teaches
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Radical ‘Counter-Synod’ Denounced by Participating Theologian for ‘Grave Lack of Honesty’
Sister Josée Ngalula, a voting member at the ongoing Synod on Synodality, criticized ‘Spirt Unbounded’ organizers for not disclosing the conference’s push for ‘women’s ordination’ and ‘same-sex marriage’ when they asked her to contribute.
Synod on Synodality: ‘Experts and Facilitators’ Include Controversial Figures — Who Could Play Major Role?
NEWS ANALYSIS: They don’t have a vote, but the group of 62 could influence proceedings through regulating discussion and amplifying preferred viewpoints.
Ukrainian Bishop: ‘Our Risen Lord Is With Us’
Bishop Radoslaw Zmitrowicz discusses his experience alongside his people affected by war, and gives his impressions of the recent European synodal assembly held in Prague.
Jesus Christ Is Alive, and His Church Draws Her Life From Him
The enduring nature of Catholic doctrine is a testament to its timelessness and truth.
Belgian Archbishop: The Fundamental Teachings of the Church Are Currently Under Threat
On the occasion of the release of his autobiographical book retracing the last 50 years of the history of the Church, retired Archbishop André-Joseph Léonard discusses the great challenges of our time.
Looking Back to Look Ahead: The Register’s End-of-Year Roundtable
What were the high and low points of 2022? What developments will continue into 2023 — and beyond? And what New Year’s resolution should the whole Church make?
Is the Synod Building a Big Tent — or a House on Sand?
EDITORIAL: By failing to ground the ‘diversity of opinions’ it presents in a foundation of sound doctrine, the process risks unmooring itself from Christ and his Church.
Undimming the Light of Vatican II
EDITORIAL: Distortions of its teachings threaten to obscure the impact of the Second Vatican Council; a recommitment to receiving conciliar teachings in fidelity to the Gospel is the only way forward.
New Pew Research Study: Churchgoing Catholics Disapprove of Limits on Traditional Latin Mass, But Pope Francis Still Popular
The Pew Research Center’s survey of 6,485 U.S. adults, 1,374 of whom are Catholic, was conducted Sept. 20-26 as part of Pew’s American Trends Panel.
