Leading cardinals confront Pope Francis over manipulation of Synod
The cardinals handed their devastating critique of the Synod to the Pope on the first day of discussion, October 5.
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Articles tagged Pope Francis
A secret plot to control the Synod? No; it’s not secret at all.
Is it a coincidence that an address by Cardinal Robert Sarah, condemning 'gender ideology,' was not included in the daily briefings, while a seemingly off-topic talk by Archbishop Paul-Andre Durocher, suggesting that women might be ordained as deacons, was given ample coverage?
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U.S. bishop: Pope’s off-the-cuff style can make ‘life difficult,’ creates inflated expectations of doctrinal change
'That's really where we're having at times some struggle, some confusion,' Bishop O’Connell said. 'And he never goes back to clarify. He just puts it out there.'
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Pope’s private homilies give a glimpse into his view of the Synod proceedings
Tuesday morning’s homily centered on the theme of hard hearts not allowing God’s mercy.
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SPLC labels law firm representing Kim Davis a ‘hate group’
The Southern Poverty Law Center has labeled Liberty Counsel, whose efforts enabled Kentucky clerk Kim Davis to have an audience with Pope Francis, a "hate group."
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Key Synod cardinal sets stage with ringing defense of Church teaching
Pope Francis called for Synod fathers to exercise 'apostolic courage,' and Cardinal Péter Erdő did not disappoint.
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Pope opens the Synod sounding both traditional and progressive
If you are confused with where the Pope stands on the outcome of the Synod on the Family, you’re in good company.
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The Vatican press office’s horrible handling of Kim Davis’ meeting with Pope Francis
This is beyond the pale.
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Vatican: Pope Francis’ only ‘real audience’ at U.S. embassy was with former gay student, partner
The revelation comes hours after the Vatican issued a statement downplaying the pope's meeting with Kim Davis.
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Vatican distances pope from Kim Davis: says she didn’t have ‘real’ audience with Francis
The pope's meeting with Davis, 'should not be considered a form of support of her position in all of its particular and complex aspects.'
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