“I do not intend to publish an apostolic exhortation. What we have approved is enough,” Pope Francis said. Instead, he ordered the publication of the synod’s final document.
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Vatican releases audio of meeting on women deacons between Cardinal Fernández and synod members
“I am convinced that we cannot wait to take steps forward for the empowerment of women in the church” by distinguishing what requires ordination and what does not, Cardinal Fernández told about 100 synod members.
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Cardinals working at the Vatican take a pay cut
The 18 cardinals who head Vatican offices will find a little less in their pay envelopes starting Nov. 1.
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Synod discusses what giving ‘genuine doctrinal authority’ to bishops’ conferences would mean
Recognizing the doctrinal authority of bishops’ conferences does not mean allowing them to reject the teaching authority of the pope, said the head of the Vatican Dicastery for Bishops.
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Vatican and China renew agreement on naming bishops for four more years
The Vatican and the Chinese government are renewing their agreement on the appointment of bishops for four years.
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Cardinal Fernandez affirms Pope Francis’ opposition to women deacons, says study will focus on women’s roles
“We know that the Holy Father has expressed that at this time the issue of the female diaconate is not mature and has asked that we not entertain this possibility for now,” Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández told the synod Oct. 21.
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Indigenous priest shot dead in Mexico’s increasingly violent Chiapas state
Father Marcelo Pérez, an Indigenous Tzotzil priest and peace activist, was murdered after celebrating Sunday Mass in Mexico’s southern Chiapas state.
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Synod preacher: Even if delegates are disappointed by results, God is at work through the synod
Even if some members of the Synod of Bishops end up feeling disappointed by the results of the synod, “God’s providence is at work in this assembly,” Cardinal-designate Timothy Radcliffe said.
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Trump delivers an at times bitter speech at Al Smith Catholic charity dinner, skipped by Harris
Donald Trump, in remarks that often felt more like a rally performance than a comedy routine, repeatedly criticized Kamala Harris over her decision to skip the event in a break from presidential tradition.
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Kamala Harris to address tonight’s Al Smith Catholic Charities dinner by video, organizers say
Vice President Kamala Harris will address the Al Smith charity dinner by video Thursday night, after deciding to skip the event in person in a break with presidential campaign tradition, organizers said.