COMMENTARY: Definitions of synodality have finally been offered in the synod’s final report, including everything and leaving nothing out. Pope Francis addresses those in attendance at the closing ...

In October, the Catholic Church is going to have an international meeting in Rome on the topic of synodality. This is an unfamiliar term to most Catholics, except those of Eastern traditions, whose ...

In assessing the pontificate of Francis at the 10-year mark, we have looked at his self-understanding of the papal role as a pastor, his placement of mercy at the heart of his teaching, and his ...

Synodality is not a reorganization of church structures but rather a path of ecclesial communion that seeks to open minds and hearts to the will of the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis said. In a video ...

The Synod on Synodality is set to launch the first of two assemblies on Oct. 4. The global meetings in Rome are the culmination of two years of preparation, and during that time, much has been said ...

People are reflected on a puddle as they walk in an empty St.Peter’s Square, as Pope Francis is reciting the Angelus noon prayer in his studio in the Apostolic palace, seen on the right, at the ...

Xaviere Missionary Sister Nathalie Becquart attends a news conference to discuss the Synod of Bishops on young people, the faith and vocational discernment at the Vatican Oct. 9. (Credit: CNS.) Listen ...

U.S. Cardinal Raymond L. Burke is seen outside the Vatican March 7, 2013. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Cardinal Raymond Burke, a former American archbishop and Vatican official who is ...