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Pope Francis arrives to meet with youth at Kasarani stadium in Kenya on Nov. 27, 2015.

Youth to be protagonists in upcoming synod of bishops

Jan 13, 2017

By Elise Harris

With the 2014-2015 Synod of Bishops on the Family barely falling out of sight, the preparatory document for the next... Read more

Pope Francis arrives to meet with youth at Kasarani stadium in Kenya on Nov. 27, 2015.

Youth, discernment Pope's pick for next synod theme

Oct 6, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

The theme for the 2018 Synod of Bishops has been released, and will focus on how to best teach the... Read more

Pope Francis says Mass at the chapel of Santa Marta house in the Vatican, April 11, 2016.

Be open to the surprises of the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis advises

Apr 28, 2016

By Elise Harris

In his homily Thursday Pope Francis stressed the need to be open to the novelty of the Holy Spirit, by... Read more

Pope Francis says Mass at St. Peter's Basilica, Oct. 4, 2015.

Don't fall into the traps of relativism and rigidity, Pope says

Oct 10, 2015

In his homily on Friday Pope Francis focused on the importance of knowing how to discern whether something comes from... Read more

Vesting of news priests during their Mass of Ordination.

Grassroots discernment program announced as Philly priestly vocations soar

Aug 20, 2015

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is witnessing a lot of exciting things these days: there’s the World Meeting of Families next... Read more

Papal Inauguration Mass in St. Peter's Square for Pope Francis on March 19, 2013.

Pope: a Christian does not announce himself, but the Lord

Jun 24, 2014

By Elise Harris

In his homily for the feast of John the Baptist’s birth, Pope Francis emphasized that a true Christian puts oneself... Read more

Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury preaches at St. Columba's Church on Feb. 15, 2014. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Shrewsbury.

New English discernment house hopes to help vocations flourish

Apr 16, 2014

Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury, England, has announced plans for a house of discernment for potential priests, emphasizing the need... Read more