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Listen to an archbishop with synod experienceWho leaked the Affair of the Thirteen Cardinals?

Listen to an archbishop with synod experience
Who leaked the Affair of the Thirteen Cardinals?

Consider the words (found here) of Philadelphia’s then-Archbishop Charles Chaput, who himself served a term on the Permanent Council of the Synod of Bishops:

The first synod I attended, back in 1997, focused on
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Who’s the talk of Rome to be the next pope?

Who’s the talk of Rome to be the next pope?

The Synod of Bishops, a summit of roughly 300 prelates from around the world the popes have now summoned 28 times since it was created after Vatican II in 1965, are always a bit like the

Pope Francis approves new constitution for Synod of Bishops

Pope Francis approves new constitution for Synod of Bishops

In a new apostolic constitution, Pope Francis has reformed the Synod of Bishops, creating a mechanism for the assembly’s final document to be included in official Church teaching.

Episcopalis Communio, promulgated by the

The words of Jesus Christ

The words of Jesus Christ

The following comes from a Jan. 28 posting on Eponymous Flower. Some editing has been done by Cal Catholic editors to smooth the translation. Preparations continue for the Synod of

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