At the opening of the General Assembly of the Synod, Pope Francis warned against a vision made up of “human strategies, political calculations or ideological battles.”

The devil will no doubt be a participant in the Synod on Synodality, even if as a non-voting member. Why? Because the synod presents a ripe field for the devil’s mischief. And because the stakes are so high.

Pope Francis’ “yes, and” message to cardinals critical of his papacy is reflective of the synod as a whole.

“Dead Man Walking” is a deeply human story about truth, forgiveness and the possibility of redemption. It is a journey into which everyone—from the singers to the audience—is invited.

Anyone who has attended a synod of bishops will tell you that it’s more about the journey than the destination.

Pope Francis breaks his silence in response to cardinals’ questions.

A Reflection for the Memorial of the Guardian Angels, by Molly Cahill

The global advocacy group End Clergy Abuse is seeking to draw attention to the failure of Pope Francis to make good on years of pledges of “zero tolerance” for abuse.

Pope Francis has responded to a “dubia” letter written by five cardinals in regard to their concerns on the church clarifying doctrinal questions such as the ordination of women and blessing homosexual unions.

But it shouldn’t be as simple as that.