In an exclusive interview with Gerard O’Connell, Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, one of the synod’s most influential figures, discusses the role of women, bishops and all the baptized in a synodal church.
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Vatican releases working document to guide October synod meeting
A 30-page “working tool” for the Synod on Synodality’s second session in October was presented at a Vatican press conference on July 9. The document focuses on one specific question: “How to be a synodal church in mission?”
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Explainer: Archbishop Viganò excommunicated himself. What does that mean?
Friday’s announcement that Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò had incurred a ‘latae sententiae’ excommunication sent many reporters (and more than a few Catholics) looking for some clarity. Here’s what you need to know.
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Pope Francis: Catholics are called to defend democracy worldwide
“In today’s world, democracy—let’s be honest—is not in good health,” the pope said on Sunday.
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Archbishop Viganò excommunicated for schism
Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, who has publicly stated that he does not recognize the legitimacy of Pope Francis, has been declared excommunicated for schism by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
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Vatican’s first-ever auditor general accuses Cardinal Becciu and the old guard of framing him and deceiving Pope Francis
The Vatican’s first auditor general, Libero Milone, who was forced to resign in June 2017, claims he was framed and says Pope Francis was deceived by Cardinal Angelo Becciu.
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Viganò charged with schism
In this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” veteran Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell and host Colleen Dulle explain the charges against the Vatican’s former nuncio to the U.S., and what happens next in his extrajudicial disciplinary process.
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Pope Francis: It is a moral duty to end drug trafficking.
In his general audience, Pope Francis marked the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking by reflecting on the responsibility of Christians to pray for those who traffic illegal drugs and to aid those afflicted with drug addiction.
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British bishop’s historic ordination shows Rome’s support for a special diocese for Catholics of the Anglican tradition
Pope Francis’ support for the Anglican-based mission of the Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham was celebrated by the first bishop of the special diocese, Bishop David Waller.
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Papal critic Bishop Schneider warns that excommunicating Viganò will lead to further division
Even so, Auxiliary Bishop Athanasius Schneider said claims of Pope Francis’ illegitimacy are unfounded.