There has been an alarming lack of transparency around the work of the synod’s ‘Study Group 5,’ tasked with examining, among other things, the subject of women deacons.

The Vatican and the Chinese government are renewing their agreement on the appointment of bishops for four years.

A lot of people have sacrificed much to participate in the synod meetings. Who wants to come away with little to show from it?

In a conversation inspired by Pope Francis and his message of encounter, Ricardo da Silva, S.J., welcomes Dr. Moira Egan to “Preach” to reflect upon the difficulty of certain scripture passages, how to avoid ableist language, and consider the experiences of people with disabilities.

Perhaps it seems foolish to put so much stock in one mother’s cry for help. But then again, the cries of our forefathers and foremothers have been central to our faith for centuries.