Synod on the Family
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A crisis in the German church? Synod questionnaire would suggest so
The Synod of Bishops began receiving in April responses to a questionnaire that had been sent to dioceses the world... Read more
Kasper is not the 'Pope's theologian,' says leading African cardinal
A top African cardinal says that German cardinal Walter Kasper – who's stirred controversy over his views promoting Communion for... Read more
In open letter, 500 British priests ask Synod to stand firm on Church teaching
In an unusual move, nearly 500 British priests signed an open letter urging the fathers of the upcoming Synod on... Read more
Bishops conferences are not the Magisterium, Vatican doctrine chief reminds Cardinal Marx
Cardinal Gerhard Mueller, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, has told a French paper that doctrinal,... Read more
Pope Francis on the family synod: 'We need prayers, not gossip'
During his weekly general audience Pope Francis spoke about the gift and call of the Christian family, and urged attendees... Read more
German prelate breaks rank with Cardinal Marx, insists on fidelity to Rome
A German cardinal has publicly opposed the words of two other German bishops who have suggested that the nation’s Church... Read more
March Madness? Put aside that fifth bracket and tackle Church teaching, bishop urges
Many challenges to families need addressing today, including perhaps too much attention given to college basketball’s “March Madness,” and not... Read more
Scholar from JPII Institute on marriage, family to advise helmsman of 2015 Synod
As the church prepares for the 2015 Synod on the Family, one of the newly-named advisers to the synod of... Read more
Communion for divorced and remarried? Africa's bishops have other concerns, cardinal says
A leading African cardinal says the continent's bishops want the upcoming Vatican synod to zero-in on strengthening the Church with... Read more
What Cardinal Burke really said about 'resisting' Pope Francis
Cardinal Raymond Burke said he was “responding to a hypothetical situation” when he stated that he would resist any possible... Read more
For Cardinal Baldisseri, consensus at the Synod of Bishops remains important
Even though the 2014 Synod on the Family's final report included three paragraphs that failed to gain a consensus among... Read more
Pray – don't speculate – about the Vatican family synod, say novena organizers
Amid concern over whether or not October's Synod on the Family will protect the Church's teaching on marriage, one lay... Read more
Archbishops Chaput, Gomez confirmed participants in Synod on the Family
The Vatican has confirmed the participation of 48 delegates chosen by bishops' conferences to take part in this year's Synod... Read more
Ghana priests shift focus to marriage prep, youth formation
A national gathering of hundreds of priests in Ghana have resolved to become more involved with their parishioners through marriage... Read more
Ahead of Synod, UK Catholics to venerate relics of St Therese's parents
Catholics in the Diocese of Portsmouth will have an invaluable opportunity this May to venerate the relics of St. Therese... Read more
'No human invention' – Marriage a divine plan, bishop says
Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury has responded to Pope Francis' call for renewed commitment to the “Gospel of the Family”... Read more
Conference to consider the human element in Catholic family life
Catholic marriage preparation and pastoral care of the family in light of human nature will be the topic of an... Read more
Family synod gets down to basics of marriage, Pope says
In his weekly general audience Pope Francis started a new catechesis on the family, and explained that discussion surrounding the... Read more
Synod document asks how can we improve pastoral care to families
The Synod of Bishops announced Tuesday it had released its prepatory document for the 2015 Synod on the Family, asking... Read more
Cardinal Scola: Pope Francis will stand with tradition on marriage
In an interview with an Italian paper published on Tuesday, Cardinal Angelo Scola of Milan stated that Pope Francis will... Read more
