“The real work of this synod happens in the small group discussions,” and the Holy Spirit has been alive in those discussions, Bishop Murry told America in an interview.

Pope Francis believes in starting processes that can develop over time, and are not caught in the trap of having to get rapid results or immediate solutions.

After all the effort put into consulting ordinary Catholics, I suspect many of us in the pews are wondering, “Did they listen? Do they ‘get it’”?

A former fan hops off the current pop culture party train

Several fathers believe there could be route between the polarized positions on admitting divorced and remarried Catholics to the Eucharist.

It’s a strange thing to call the vast majority of believers “the other members” of the church.