While “a few problems” are grabbing media headlines, members of the Synod of Bishops on the family are highlighting the good things happening in the Catholic Church and identifying programs they think should be done better, said Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles.
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Cupich hears three words repeated at Synod: accompaniment, reconciliation, integration
He recalled that “one of the participants said he felt like one of the three kings, he’s going to go back home by a different way. And I think that is true for all of us.” Cupich believes the synod will have been a success if this indeed has been the impact on participants.
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Why the Synod on the Famly must remember the least of our families
The state of the family in the United States will be judged by how we join together as many families to heal those families who suffer silently as the least among us.
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The German bishops reflect on justice, mercy and love at the Synod on the Family
Because God is love, justice and compassion come together in God. God’s compassion is the fundamental revealed truth, which is not opposed to other revealed truths.
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Part of the family: Abuse survivors need special care
Abuse by clergy in Australia has led to a crisis of faith and a loss of trust in the church.
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Role of women, diversity in unity among issues debated at synod
Several women participating in the Synod of Bishops on the family said they are encouraged that their views are not only respected but included in the discussions taking place.
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Thirteen cardinals, including Dolan and Di Nardo, challenged Pope Francis’ decisions on the synod
In their letter, the cardinals wrote that some consider “the synodal procedures” as “lacking openness and genuine collegiality.”
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After initial turbulence, the Synod on the Family settles into discussion in working groups
Working group reports show synod participants adapting to more focus on discussion, looking to the work ahead.
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God’s mercy, forgiveness are good news for all, cardinal says
Cardinal Wuerl said it was important for the synod members to show people around the world both that the church still believes firmly that marriage and family are blessings, but also that church leaders know there are challenges raised by society and by the individuals themselves.
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English Working Group C reports on the Synod on the Family deliberations
On Friday October 9 the Vatican released 13 initial reports from various language working groups at the Synod on the Family. These reports address part 1 of the synod’s “working document,” or “Instrumentum Laboris,” which includes the first four chapters of the document