Upcoming German “Synod” Stirs Controversy

In December, the German bishops’ conference is slated to host a meeting (designated by the bishops…

Bishops Convene for Summit on Child Abuse

On February 21-24, Catholics leaders from around the world meet at the Vatican to discuss the…

British Priests’ Open Letter Asks Synod to Affirm Traditional Teaching

On March 24, the Catholic Herald published an open letter signed by nearly 500 British priests urging those…

Pope Francis Promotes Service in Concluding Speech

To conclude the week long Extraordinary Synod on the Family, Pope Francis addressed the Synod Fathers…

Synod Releases Relatio; Misinterpretations Start Confusion

The Synod of Bishops released a Relatio post Discepationem or “Summary after the Debate” relating to the topics…