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Unity in What?
COMMENTARY: In the words of Pope John Paul II: ‘The moral life and the life of faith are so deeply united that it is impossible to divide them.’
Rome to Host World Meeting of Parish Priests in Preparation for Synod on Synodality
On the last day of the gathering, May 2, the parish priests will meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican and the meeting will end with a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Four Lingering Questions After ‘Dignitas Infinita’
The new declaration on human dignity has been well received, but its impact on topics like the Synod on Synodality and the Church’s pastoral response to gender theory remains to be seen.
A Voice Unheard: The Absence of Deacons at the Synod
COMMENTARY: The inclusion of deacons in the Synod on Synodality is vital for representing the Church’s nature as a communion of persons, each bringing distinct gifts and roles to the fore.
Byzantine Catholic Priest ‘Overjoyed’ to Join Special Synod on Synodality Meeting
In February, the Vatican announced that synod organizers invited 300 parish priests from around the world to meet in Rome from April 28 to May 2 in an effort to shape synodal discussions.
A Closer Look at a Synodal Mystery
Time will tell whether this enigmatic study is something big or not much at all.
Cardinal Grech’s Controversial Comments Add to Growing List of Concerns on Post-Synodal Study Groups
The Maltese cardinal, who heads the Vatican's Secretariat for the Synod, stated in a recent interview that a female diaconate (unspecified whether ordained or not) would not be a ‘revolution’ but a ‘natural deepening of the Lord’s will.’
Five US Catholic Priests Chosen to Attend Synod on Synodality Meeting at the Vatican
In a March 20 announcement, the USCCB said the five priests consist of four Latin-rite priests and one Eastern Catholic priest, at the request of the Vatican.
Digital Missionaries: Proclaiming the Gospel to the Church’s New Frontier
COMMENTARY: The Synod on Synodality recognizes that the internet is not just a tool but a culture which we are called to enculturate with the Gospel.