Vatican

A tale of two synods: Putting the people of God first, 14 years later

By Christine Schenk

Saving Amazon rainforest requires change in Western lifestyles, say synod bishops

By Thomas Reese, Religion News Service

Before new ministries, church must eradicate clericalism, bishop says

By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service
Francis, the comic strip

Church faces conflicts with help of Holy Spirit, pope says at audience

By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Desecration of sacred images demands bolder action from Vatican

By Jamie Manson

'We are all responsible': Bishop urges lifestyle change to protect Amazon

By Barbara J. Fraser, Catholic News Service

Vatican financial watchdog defends director after police raid on its offices

By Joshua J. McElwee
Guest Voices

LGBTQ Catholics have great reasons for hope at the grassroots

By Jason Steidl Jack

Married priests and women deacons: It's about law, not doctrine

By Phyllis Zagano
Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip

By Pat Marrin

At catacombs, synod members pledge simplicity, closeness to the poor

By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Support for women deacons 'substantial' at synod, says Brazilian bishop

By Joshua J. McElwee
Francis, the comic strip

Mission is to make disciples for Christ, not for one's group, pope says

By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Ten of 12 Amazon synod working groups discuss married priests

By Joshua J. McElwee
Francis, the comic strip

Pope's quotes: The image of God

By NCR Staff

North American indigenous support Amazonian indigenous at synod

By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip

By Pat Marrin

Inadequate formation a factor in lack of vocations, bishops say at synod

By Barbara J. Fraser, Catholic News Service

Synod for Amazon not a 'referendum' on priestly celibacy, say U.S. bishops

By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Amazon synod's secrecy shows tension between transparency and discernment

By Joshua J. McElwee

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