The central theme of the synodal process points to communion—koinonia, a key element of ecumenism.
The Roman Catholic faith communities must also see the ecumenical relevance of the… Read More
Common faith in Christ is not divisive, but rather, unifying. Every Christian church should have the mark of unity in the core of its mission.
Correcting our reluctance to unity
Among… Read More
The Vatican has issued a letter asking Catholic bishops to invite local Orthodox and Protestant leaders to participate in the diocesan stage of the two-year process leading to the 2023 Synod… Read More
The Vatican acknowledged on Monday that the Church’s effort to listen to the 1.34 billion Catholics worldwide through a synodal process is facing challenges.
“Many of the fait… Read More
Women religious superiors from around the world are expected to share their “synodal experience” during their 22nd plenary assembly in Rome from May 2 to 6.
The meeting of the… Read More
An assessment of the 2022 national elections, the establishment of a “personal prelature” for migrant workers, and the possibility of holding a Third Plenary Council of the Phili… Read More
The Catholic bishops of the Philippines admitted flaws in their work of evangelization, saying that the Church in the country is still “far from our dream of a Church of the poor.&rdqu… Read More
Today history beckons us. After half a century of an “Asian Journey of Grace and Gratefulness,” the Asian Church gathers great joy today to inaugurate the 50th Year celebrations… Read More
Cardinal Charles Bo took us through the birth of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences and its milestones. May I now look to the future. Half a century has passed. We at the FAB… Read More
The archbishop of Manila, Cardinal Jose Advincula, admitted that the local Church “is far from being with the Church of the poor that we aspire to be.”
Speaking before priests… Read More
The “Asian Communication Conference” scheduled in November will tackle the “Synodal Church” and the “New Way of Being a Communicating Church in Asia.”… Read More
Your Eminence Cardinal Bo, President of the Federation of the Asian Bishops Conferences, Your Eminence Cardinal Kriengsak, Archbishop of Bangkok, our gracious host, My dear brother Cardinals… Read More
Homily for the Opening Mass of the FABC 50
Peace and joy of the living, loving and liberating Savior, Jesus.
The Asian church gathers today, celebrating with grateful exuberance, procl… Read More
A Filipino bishop described the ongoing general conference of Asian Catholic Church leaders in Thailand as “synodality in action.”
Bishop Ruperto Santos of Balanga said the me… Read More
Pope Francis announced on Sunday that the Synod on Synodality will be extended to 2024.
Speaking in his Angelus address on Oct. 16, the pope shared his decision to divide the Sy… Read More
The Vatican on Thursday, October 27, released the “frame of reference” that will guide the next stage of the synodal process that Pope Francis launched in October 2021.
Titled… Read More
An established personality, Carmelo Santillán Ramos leads CSR Consulting with his vision for a sustainable future. His expertise in sustainability has made him… Read More
For the Church to declare as the “Church of the Poor” is a chimera. It is what we are hoping for. But the Church’s institutional identities are counter to what a “Chu… Read More
We, the bishops — chairmen and secretaries of episcopal commissions for Social Communication in FABC member conferences — gathered in a hyflex onsite and online meeting from Nove… Read More
As we stand amidst this scintillating beauty of mountains today, our hearts are filled with joy, gratitude and excitement. This is a land of exquisite beauty. The arrogant mountains that gaz… Read More
The Catholic Church in India has started on December 28 a three-day meeting to decide on the final draft of the document for the “continental stage” of the synodal process.
Th… Read More
Pope Francis told American seminarians in Rome that they are called to take up the “challenge and task” of the synodal journey — of listening to the Holy Spirit and to one… Read More
In his Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis encouraged Christians to cultivate the virtue of knowing “how to step aside” in order to bear witness to Jesus, as St. John the Bap… Read More
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
After having reflected in past years on the verbs “to go and see” and “to listen” as conditions for good communication, with this Messag… Read More
Pope Francis has urged Christians to “speak the truth and to do so with charity” amid polarization and divisions within the Church.
In his message for the World Day… Read More
For this year’s World Mission Sunday, I have chosen a theme inspired by the story of the disciples on the way to Emmaus, in the Gospel of Luke (cf. 24:13-35): “Hearts on fire, fe… Read More
Spread the story of love to promote communion and participation in Church and society, said Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, in his message to In… Read More
Cardinals organizing the Synod on Synodality have written a letter to all of the world’s bishops sharing urgent considerations for the Continental Assemblies, seven of which are set to… Read More
We, the members of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), came together for the 34th Plenary Assembly from 24 to 30 January 2023, at St. John’s National Academy of Health… Read More
Pope Francis could make an apostolic visit to Mongolia in September.
This was revealed by the pontiff in response to a question from journalists about his forthcoming trips on the return… Read More
Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conference (FABC) has launched a web portal “to coordinate and promote communication of the Synod on Synodality” in the region.
During its i… Read More
Charles Bertille, the first layperson to serve as executive secretary of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei (CBCMSB), welcomed his successor as his 5-year te… Read More
The first Vatican assembly for the global Synod on Synodality will kick off in October bringing together clerics and laity alike for nearly one month of discussions. Here is what you need to… Read More
The Church in India has initiated preparations for Jubilee 2025, aligning with the universal Church’s efforts, with the release of the 35 Council Notebooks.
The Council Notebooks c… Read More
Free to choose whether to migrate or to stay
Dear brothers and sisters!
The migratory flows of our times are the expression of a complex and varied phenomenon that, to be properly unde… Read More
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle pointed to wrong values that render a human person “unfree to love and respect” others as an obstacle to synodality.
“Walking together may so… Read More
Pope Francis asks the faithful to pray especially for the World Council in October. In this monthly prayer request video, the church leader discusses the importance of mission.
Mario Galga… Read More
The Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith on Monday has published Pope Francis’ response to “dubia,” or “doubts,” raised by five Cardinals… Read More
The Vatican has released Pope Francis’ original responses to a set of dubia on highly-charged doctrinal questions submitted by five cardinals earlier this summer — and criticized… Read More
Two famous saints, revered not only in the Catholic Church but also by Lutherans and Anglicans recently had their feast days celebrated.
St Jerome
The Guardian had an article about the Roman… Read More
More than 400 people gathered at the Vatican on Wednesday to officially begin the Synod on Synodality.
During the first full day of work Oct. 5, participants met in small groups of about… Read More
As the Synod on Synodality commences in Rome amid numerous open questions, one key answer was provided this week with the publication of the rules of engagement for the approximately 450 par… Read More
As the Synod of Bishops on Synodality is underway, there are a lot of expectations about what the Synod should accomplish.
Many progressive Catholics are hoping that the synod will discus… Read More
The ongoing Synod of Bishops at the Vatican continued to delve into various issues, highlighting the Church’s commitment to addressing the needs of the poor, the vulnerable, and the ma… Read More
My Beloved Friends,
May the Peace of Christ be with you all.
In the scriptures, we trace the ancient journey of our forebears, Adam and Eve, who chose to leave behind the comfort and g… Read More
Myanmar’s Cardinal Charles Maung Bo described the Synod of Synodality as “a long march of hope for all humanity” during a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday.
T… Read More
Dear sisters, dear brothers,
As the proceedings of the first session of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops draw to a close, we want to thank God with all of you fo… Read More
The Udupi diocese in southern Karnataka, India, has launched a “Pilgrimage of Hope” known as the Jubilee ‘Yatra,’ with the goal of fostering a “synodal consciou… Read More
I cannot help but compare my experiences on the first National Retreat for Clergy (Pasay, 2009) I attended and the recently concluded National Retreat for Priests (Cebu, 2023).
As a newly… Read More
“The Church’s inherent nature is to give rise to local churches,” said the guidelines for 13th General Pastoral Assembly (GPA) of the Archdiocese of Cebu. The GPA opened ye… Read More
Pope Francis has reiterated his concerns about the direction of the Catholic Church in Germany, responding to a letter from four German women who withdrew from the national synodal process d… Read More
On the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings
Presentation
This Declaration considers several questions that have come to this Dicastery in recent years. In preparing the document, the Dicaster… Read More
Pope Francis has centered his Lenten message for 2024 on the Book of Exodus, choosing “Through the Desert God Leads Us to Freedom” as its main theme to encourage the faithful tha… Read More
The presence and contribution of women to the life and growth of ecclesial communities through prayer, reflection, and action are realities that have always enriched the Church and, indeed… Read More
The Vatican has officially declared “God walks with His people” as the theme for the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, set to be commemorated on Sunday, September 29, 202… Read More
Church experts will meet in study groups to examine the question of women deacons and other key topics through June 2025 — well beyond the Oct. 27 conclusion of the final assembly of t… Read More
Pope Francis on Tuesday released his message for the 61st World Day of Prayer for Vocations, reflecting on the Christian pilgrimage as a synodal journey that is rooted in hope and aimed towa… Read More
Pope Francis has praised the Catholic Church’s first council in China 100 years ago as “an authentic synodal journey” that opened the way for the Church in China “to… Read More
God walks with his people
Dear brothers and sisters!
Last 29 October marked the conclusion of the First Session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. This sessi… Read More
Fr. Niphot Thianwihan, a dedicated Thai priest from the Diocese of Chiang Mai, has devoted over half a century to supporting indigenous communities. His enduring commitment has been marked b… Read More