Does Synod’s ‘Way of Accompaniment’ Put the Church at Risk of De Facto Schism?
COMMENTARY: Allowing different regional practices regarding reception of Communion will cause grave disunity and confusion among the faithful. Second of four parts.
Results from Tag: 'synod on the family 2015'
‘Not the Slightest Respect’ For Those Striving to Uphold Jesus’ Teachings
Moral theologian responds firmly and extensively to Jesuit Father Antonio Spadaro’s assertions that the final report of the Ordinary Synod on the Family “opened a door” to holy Communion for remarried divorcees
Here’s What Most Impressed the U.S. Bishops at the Synod
U.S. bishops that attended the 2015 synod on the family reported their experiences and observations at the fall general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Archbishop Chaput Named as One of New Members on Synod Council
The Philadelphia archbishop will have a three-year term to help prepare for the next ordinary synod in 2018.
Will the Synod Debate Take Divorce Ministry to the Next Level?
Despite nearly one out of three Catholic marriages ending in divorce, few parishes have divorce ministries, and pastors have no standard best practices to draw upon.
La Civiltà Cattolica: Synod 'Opened Door' to Communion for Divorced-Remarried
Editorial in influential Jesuit journal says ordinary synod on the family 'laid foundations' for access to the sacraments
Still Controversial: Cardinal Danneels and the Conclave of 2005
German journalist Paul Badde recounts the actions of the Belgian cardinal — whose participation in the recent family synod drew criticism — at the time of Pope Benedict XVI’s election.
Courage Catholic to Synod: Please Protect Teaching on Homosexuality
Paul Darrow, a man with same-sex attraction who left the gay lifestyle after encountering Christ, says the Church needs to uphold its countercultural message of truth.
Family Synod Aftermath — Expanding the Agenda
COMMENTARY: The two-year synodal process has initiated a continuing discussion of four crucial questions for the Church.
From Synod, Archbishop Gomez Emphasizes Unity of Doctrine and Practice
This unity, combined with the diversity of popular piety, gives the Church great resources for building a ‘a new missionary confidence and courage,’ the archbishop of Los Angeles said.
