Catholic Church

Who appointed the Youth Synod's Chinese bishops?

The clear impression is that they were chosen by the government in Beijing
Fr Raymond de Souza

Even loyal bishops are dismayed by apparent Papal inaction on McCarrick

Pope Francis is facing criticism from some surprising places in the US
Michael Warren Davis

The McCarrick case is haunting the Youth Synod

Bishops and commentators wonder what happens in the absence of an investigation
Christopher R. Altieri

Cardinal Müller urges Pope Francis to seek reconciliation with Viganò

The former CDF prefect said Catholics had a right to know the truth about the accusations
Mark Greaves

Letters from the Synod-2018: October 5 – Commentary

Reports and Commentary, from Rome and Elsewhere, on the XV Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
Xavier Rynne II

Sydney Archbishop apologises to young people for Church's failures

The Church failed the young not just through abuse but also failing to challenge them and offering 'unbeautiful' liturgy
Cindy Wooden

Archbishop Chaput to youth synod: Developed nations stuck in a 'moral adolescence'

Countries like the US style themselves as developed but are in fact 'underdeveloped in their humanity', Chaput said
Catholic News Agency

I helped oversee safeguarding in England and Wales. I wonder if some bishops ‘get it’

I witnessed the complacency of Church officials at first hand
Danny Sullivan

Archbishop Chaput tells synod: ‘LGBTQ’ should not be used in Church documents

The archbishop argued that the Church does not 'categorise people' by their 'sexual appetites'
Staff Reporter

Chilean cardinal remains silent at hearing on cover-up allegations

Cardinal Ezzati has promised to co-operate with authorities but opted for silence at the suggestion of his lawyers
Junno Arocho Esteves