Amazon archbishop backs married priests, making women ‘ordinary’ ministers of Eucharist Archbishop Rafael Cob said he wants to see the Catholic Church shift from a 'clerical institution' to a 'ministerial' one. News Dorothy Cummings McLean • Sep 17, 2019Jun 18, 2021
Vatican warns German bishops: ‘synodal path’ reform plans are ‘not…valid’ The German bishops are preparing to undertake a 'binding synodal path' that will question key Church teachings. News Claire Chretien • Sep 13, 2019Jun 18, 2021
If Pope Francis doesn’t fear a split in the Church, then I fear Pope Francis "I am not afraid of schisms," Pope Francis told reporters during his latest airplane press conference. Well, I am. Opinion Phil Lawler • Sep 12, 2019Jul 30, 2021
Cdl. Burke, Bishop Schneider announce prayer and fasting crusade for Amazon Synod There are 'serious theological errors and heresies' in the synod's working document, they say. News Lisa Bourne • Sep 12, 2019Jun 18, 2021
German cardinal: John Paul II already decided against female priests in ‘binding manner’ 'The question about the priesthood of women is not a question which lies in our power of disposition,' Cardinal Rainer Woelki said. Blogs Maike Hickson • Sep 10, 2019Jun 18, 2021
Cardinal Marx to attend Amazon Synod in October, says he can ‘picture’ it approving married priests The German Bishops' Conference, which has heavily financed the Amazon Synod, is also considering married priests. Blogs Maike Hickson • Sep 10, 2019Jun 18, 2021
81-year-old liberation theologian is an architect of the Amazon Synod Who is Father Paulo Suess? Blogs Maike Hickson • Sep 9, 2019Jun 18, 2021
Amazon Synod working document earns strong criticism from Amazon experts These individuals come from the Amazon region or have worked there and thus have deep knowledge of the larger situation. They are not impressed. Blogs Maike Hickson • Sep 9, 2019Jun 18, 2021
Catholics to gather near Vatican next month to pray for Church in her hour of crisis Many Catholics have come to believe that something supernaturally more powerful than the ‘usual’ conference is needed. News Diane Montagna • Sep 6, 2019Jun 18, 2021
Watch historic Amazon Synod roundtable discussion for free The event will be live-streamed Friday, October 4 from 9am to 12 noon U.S. Eastern Standard Time News LifeSiteNews staff • Sep 5, 2019Apr 29, 2023