“We live in a world of competition, where you have to be the best. This pressure comes even from the families, from society,” said Brother Alois Löser.
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Catholic teaching on conscience is (again) topic of discussion at synod
Though the current synod appears to lack the sort of drama and high-stakes debates of the previous two, the role of conscience appears to be a common thread.
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Jesuit superior general: Synod must discern ‘signs of the times’ through eyes of young people
Arturo Sosa, S.J., the superior general of the Jesuits, identified three “signs of the times”: secularization, the digital world and multiculturalism.
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Pope Francis declares Pope Paul VI, Óscar Romero saints
Pope Francis made clear that Paul VI and Archbishop Romero responded to the radical call of Jesus with “an undivided heart.”
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Pope Francis accepts the resignation of Cardinal Wuerl
In a two page-letter, Pope Francis made clear not only his personal esteem for the cardinal but also that he stands by him, and the reasons for this.
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Synod working groups highlight sexual abuse, digital culture
Initial reports from the synod on young people focus on sexual abuse, digital culture and creating a listening church.
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Synod 2018 Day 6: Young people aren’t just spectators, ‘they’re part of the parade’
According to cardinals from India, Canada, and Madagascar, one thing is clear, “the church has a great future with these young people.”
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Kim Jong-un to invite Pope Francis to North Korea, South Korean president says
Pope Francis will meet with Catholic South Korean president, Moon Jae-in, this month.
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Archbishop Scicluna does not expect ‘quick answers’ from Synod on abuse
At a Vatican briefing on Oct. 8, Archbishop Scicluna reminded reporters that “the synod is not about the abuse of minors, it has to deal with many other questions, too.”
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Holy See issues first response in Archbishop McCarrick case
The Vatican has issued a first or interim response to the accusations leveled against the pope and senior Vatican officials for their response to allegations against Archbishop Theodore McCarrick.