Synod for the Amazon Archives

In Amazon, without a priest, ‘there is a hole in the family’

Feb 2, 2020

Catholics who work in the Amazon say members of small, isolated villages believe the church could be more present in their lives if it allowed the ordination of married men — a plan being considered on a limited basis for the Amazon region.

By Lise Alves

Integral ecology: Challenging people to broaden their focus of concern

Sep 21, 2019

Integral ecology — a phrase often used when discussing the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon — highlights not just the interconnectedness that exists among God, humanity and creation, but also recognizes how political, economic, cultural, social and religious values and decisions are interrelated and affect the way people live with one another on the planet and use its resources.

By Carol Glatz

Amazon inhabitants hope synod will address lack of priests

Sep 21, 2019

The upcoming Synod of Bishops for the Amazon will focus on the devastating effects of climate change on the environment and on indigenous communities, but it also will look at ways to meet the spiritual needs of the region’s people.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

Brazil’s right wing government says it’s ‘monitoring’ – not spying on – Amazon synod

Sep 14, 2019

Brazil’s government has confirmed it is “keeping track of” the preparatory works of the Amazon Synod but is not monitoring members of the Church.

By Eduardo Campos Lima

Bishop in Amazon says Brazilian government should not fear October synod

Sep 8, 2019

With a month to go before the start of the Synod of Bishops for Amazon, retired Bishop Erwin Krautler of Xingu said the Brazilian government should not fear the discussions to be held in Rome.

By Lise Alves

Evangelical missions a major threat to Amazon culture, Catholic leaders say

Sep 3, 2019

As the Synod for the Amazon approaches, Church leaders in the region want to speak about the growing influence of Evangelical and Pentecostal denominations among indigenous peoples.

By Eduardo Campos Lima