The Synod of Bishops for the Pan-Amazon Region, held in Rome from Oct. 6-27, will focus on protecting the rainforest and affirming the human dignity of local and indigenous communities, among other topics. This is the first synod to address the needs
Mauricio Lopez of the Pan-Amazonian Ecclesial Network says synod will encourage the “perspective that Western culture is not the only one in which Jesus can be present.” The Synod of Bishops for the Pan-Amazon Region — the first to discuss the Church
Before members of the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon began packing their bags for the synod assembly at the Vatican Oct. 6-27, a variety of groups were announcing side events.
Pope Francis is willing to consider ordaining married indigenous leaders, but is it worth the trouble?
Catholic young adults felt the hierarchy started listening to them in preparation for the 2018 Synod of Bishops on young people, and they will do whatever they can to make sure their voices continue to be heard, said a youth minister from
A few key themes emerged in early October as the Synod of Bishops on Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment entered its second week in Vatican City. Listening to young people, taking their concerns seriously and accompanying them on their journeys
The news that Pope Francis has set in motion the planning for an assembly of the Synod of Bishops dealing with the Amazon region next year may not strike most U.S. Catholics as a matter of great interest. But hold on —
A week ago, I thought I understood the state of youth and young adult ministry in the Church today. My experiences as a teacher and parish youth minister, as a speaker at events throughout North America, and with the thousands of people
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops announced Jan. 25 that three young adults would represent the United States at the pre-synod gathering to be held in Rome from March 19-25. This gathering is an opportunity for the Vatican to hear directly from