Pope Francis with the papal ferula used by John Paul II

“When Ideology Gets Involved, the Holy Spirit Goes Home”—Pope and Bishops Voice Dismay on Breakaway German Synod

Synod: A council of a Christian denomination, usually convened to decide an issue of doctrine, administration or application. A worldwide Catholic Synod on Synodality

Vague Consensus of Synod on Family Disappoints Progressive Catholics

The inclination of the church towards consideration of some of the "progressive" issues may be a welcome change but a lot American Catholics have

Do You Know Why You’re Lonely? The Pope Does.

Pope Francis addresses issues like greed and being lonely, along with the union of man and woman, family issues at this month's Synod. Pope