ROME – The Catholic Church is on trial and what happens next will define its place in the world to come, said one of the Vatican’s foremost experts on clergy sex abuse.
Philadelphia's Archbishop Chaput shares theological critique of youth synod working document
Bob Brehl: Will Vatican meeting lead to real change?
Frustrated by the Church’s inability to defuse long-running clergy sex scandals, Pope Francis has summoned the worldwide presidents of Catholic bishops conferences to the Vatican in February to find better ways to protect children and eradicate predatory priests.
East African bishops to prioritize fundamentalism at synod on youth
Pope Francis signs working agreement with China on naming bishops
Five Canadians added to youth synod
VATICAN – The Vatican has announced that five more Canadians — a cardinal, two priests and two laity — have been selected to participate in the upcoming Synod of Bishops on youth.
Pope Francis gives new vision for Synod of Bishops
Canadian bishops issue tighter rules for media accreditation for upcoming plenary assembly
Vatican publishes list of bishops, youth to participate at synod
Cancelling youth Synod would be ‘short-sighted’
The call to cancel the upcoming Synod of Bishops on Young People to focus instead on the life of bishops is “short-sighted” and not in the best interests of the Church or youth, says a Canadian Catholic who helped shape the pre-Synod document for next month’s meeting in Rome.
Abuse scandal 'lacerated' the church, U.S. bishops tell Pope Francis
Shun clericalism, Pope tells new bishops
VATICAN – The Catholic Church needs bishops who promote unity, “not soloists singing their own tune or captains fighting personal battles,” Pope Francis told new bishops from the Church’s mission territories.