Pope Francis sees secrecy as paramount for ensuring that synod participants can speak freely. But what if people start talking anyway?

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

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

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Father Martin Lintner, whom the Vatican rejected after he was elected dean of his theological college, speaks to America about the tensions between the Vatican and theologians and his hopes for change.

A key document listing the names of 3,600 people who were allegedly sheltered by Catholic religious orders in Rome during the Nazis’ occupation of the city has been rediscovered, after having been considered lost.

Pope Francis will visit Mongolia’s 1,400 Catholics from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4. What do they expect from the pope's visit?

A Reflection for Friday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time, by Colleen Dulle

A Reflection for the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene, by Colleen Dulle

“I’m honored to be invited by the Holy Father to participate in the Synod,” Father James Martin said. “As a Jesuit, I’m committed to this kind of group discernment.”