Amazon Synod 2019
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Amazon Synod bishop: The Gospel brings new concepts to cultures, like forgiveness
While the Vatican’s Synod of Bishop on the Amazon discusses the idea of “inculturating” the Gospel’s proclamation with local culture,... Read more
Bishop in Brazil says he will ordain women to diaconate if pope permits it
A bishop participating in the Vatican’s Amazon Synod said Saturday he would ordain women in his communities as deacons if... Read more
The Amazon synod, by the numbers
Here are a few facts about the Amazon synod, as told by the numbers. Read more
Amazon spirituality events organized by network of Latin American and European groups
A network of organizations has united to promote gatherings devoted to the spirituality and culture of indigenous Amazonian people, all... Read more
The Church has fought infanticide, Amazon synod bishops say
Bishop Wilmar Santin of Itabituba, Brazil said Thursday that the Church has worked to eradicate the practice of tribal infanticide... Read more
Cardinal Sarah: Ideological push in Amazon synod an 'insult to God'
The push by some Westerners to use the Vatican’s Amazon synod to advance their personal agendas is an insult to... Read more
Amazon synod bishop: 'Indigenous people do not understand celibacy'
A contributor to the working document for the Vatican’s Synod of Bishops on the Amazon region made his case Wednesday... Read more
Priestly celibacy discussed as Amazon synod gets underway
Some participants at the Vatican’s Synod of Bishops on the Amazon have responded critically to a proposal that the Church... Read more
Holy Spirit is 'main actor' of Amazon synod, pope says in opening remarks
In his opening remarks for the Amazon synod Monday, Pope Francis said the assembly’s working document is meant to be... Read more
Pope Francis prays for 'daring prudence' during Amazon synod
At the opening Mass for the Amazon synod Sunday, Pope Francis prayed that the Holy Spirit would give the bishops... Read more
In Rome, outside voices offer contrasting opposition to Amazon synod
This week, two groups who say their voices are not often heard by Church leaders held events to speak out... Read more
Cardinal Baldisseri: Amazon synod's working doc ‘not magisterium’
Speaking at a press conference Thursday on the Vatican’s upcoming Amazon synod, Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri, head of the Synod of... Read more
Cardinal Ouellet defends priestly celibacy ahead of Amazon synod
Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Congregation for Bishops, presented a book Wednesday arguing that in the face of challenges,... Read more
Ahead of synod, alumni of Benedict XVI express concerns about married priesthood
Just days before the Amazon synod of bishops is to convene in Rome, a symposium of students of Pope Emeritus... Read more
Cardinal O'Malley, Bishop McElroy named participants in Amazon synod
Cardinal Sean O’Malley, archbishop of Boston, and Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego are among those chosen by Pope Francis... Read more
Analysis: The Amazon and Germany - A tale of two synods
For the next two months, most of the ink spilled by Catholic journalists will be dedicated to the Amazon, and... Read more
German bishops to green light binding 'Synodal Assembly'
The decision to proceed comes despite a warning from Pope Francis to the German bishops that they must remain in step with... Read more
Burke and Brandmüller say Amazon synod challenges deposit of faith
Two cardinals have sent letters to fellow members of the College of Cardinals, raising concerns about the working document for... Read more
Amazon missionary bishop: Synod plans miss the real problems
A long-time missionary bishop of the Amazon River delta has said that the working document for an upcoming synod of... Read more
Hospital boat named 'Pope Francis' sets sail to serve rural Amazon region
A hospital boat named the “Pope Francis” set sail this week in the Amazon River to bring medical care to... Read more
