From on High: A Rare Glimpse From the Top of St. Peter’s Baldachin
October 29, 2024During the Synod’s final Mass on Oct. 27, Bernini’s Baldacchino was seen for the first time since undergoing renovations for Rome’s jubilee. […]
Topic: Synod
Synod on Synodality Closes: Final Document Offering Points Of Reflection Published
October 30, 2023The first global meeting for the Synod on Synodality has come to a close and Pope Francis is keeping the delegates focused […]
Synod on Synodality Guidelines: Pope Francis Lays Out Regulations for Prelates
October 6, 2023by Jessica Easthope For two years Catholics around the globe gave their input, and now issues that have been off limits for […]
Diocese of Brooklyn Launches Digital Synods with Online Survey Ahead of Lent
February 8, 2022By Jessica Easthope They’re questions designed to bring about change, some the Church has never asked before. “Who do you think is […]
German Cardinal Marx’s Resignation is ‘Sensational’ Says Crux’s Vatican Editor John Allen
June 7, 2021News Analysis By John L. Allen Jr. and Currents News Staff ROME — Covering the Catholic Church is a tough gig for […]
For the First Time, a Woman Will Vote at the Meeting of the Synod of Bishops
February 9, 2021By John L. Allen Jr. and Currents News Staff ROME (Crux) – In what’s being hailed as a demonstration that Pope Francis […]
Future Vatican Diplomats Will Dedicate One Year to Missionary Work, Says Pope Francis
February 17, 2020By Melissa Butz Pope Francis believes missionary work is a useful experience for young priests aspiring to be pontifical representatives. It hasn’t […]
Pope to Make Final Decision on Married Clergy, Women Deacons Following Amazon Synod
October 28, 2019By Melissa Butz The Amazon summit is over, but there’s still controversy. The bishops at the Synod voted overwhelmingly to recommend that […]
Synod Offers Cautious Support For Married Priests, Study of Women Deacons
October 28, 2019By Christopher White, The Tablet’s National Correspondent and Inés San Martín ROME (Crux) – Catholic communities in the Amazon might be able […]
Synod Members Present Pope Francis With Final Document on the Amazon
October 25, 2019By Melissa Butz October 25 marked an exciting day at the Vatican: the final document and fruit from all the work at […]