Synod of Bishops

Vatican calls claims that cardinal withdrew from synod over abuse case ‘pure fantasy’

• Sep 23
• Elise Ann Allen

Kenya archbishop, synod participant blasts ruling in favor of LGBTQ+ groups

• Sep 16
• Ngala Killian Chimtom

On synod secrecy, does Pope Francis risk destroying the village in order to save it?

• Sep 14
• John L. Allen Jr.

Burke claims Pope’s synod will foster ‘confusion, error and division’

• Aug 23
• Elise Ann Allen

New Malaysia cardinal cautions against fomenting division at synod

• Aug 15
• Elise Ann Allen

Pope names 21 new cardinals, including an American and his envoy to the U.S.

• Jul 9
• Elise Ann Allen

List of synod participants reflects nod to balance, but also tensions

• Jul 8
• Elise Ann Allen

Organizers of Pope’s synod insist they have ‘no agenda’ beyond listening

• Jun 21
• Elise Ann Allen

Women religious voice gratitude for synod voting rights

• May 3
• Elise Ann Allen

A note of caution about deck-stacking charges against Pope Francis

• May 2
• John L. Allen Jr.