Day seven of the Synod of Bishops on the Family focused primarily on forming couples for marriage and accompanying them after marriage, as well as providing the sacraments to the divorced and remarried. The press spokesman also addressed a letter that was supposedly given to the Pope before the Synod began which expressed concern about the way the Synod was being managed.
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The results of several days of small group meetings at the Synod of Bishops on the Family point to a need to change the way the Church communicates with the world, and to come to a new understanding of what marriage and family looks like in the modern world.
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In today’s press briefing, Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi, S.J., said the Synod Fathers are continuing the work begun last year and reiterated that Catholic doctrine on marriage will not be called into question.
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During the first press conference regarding the opening sessions of the Synod of Bishops on the Family, Archbishop Bruno Forte said no doctrinal changes in Church teaching will come about as a result of this synod because it is about addressing the Church’s pastoral approach to family issues, not changing the Church’s positions.
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If you haven’t already done so, Catholics around the world are being urged to “adopt a synod father” for whom they are encouraged to pray and fast during this critical gathering in Rome.
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Tomb of St. Junipero Serra
Just days after being elevated to sainthood by Pope Francis, vandals defaced a statue of St. Junipero Serra at the Carmel Mission in California where the missionary’s remains are buried.
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Join Johnnette Benkovic, Women of Grace and the EWTN Family at the World Meeting of Families!
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A boisterous crowd along with a throng of dignitaries was on hand to greet Pope Francis as he arrived at Andrews Air Force Base this afternoon.
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Pope Francis has granted a plenary indulgence to anyone who devoutly participates in one of the sacred functions taking place during the Eighth World Meeting of Families either in person or in spirit.
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A new petition drive is underway in which the faithful are asking the Church to consider the great “Secretary of Mercy”, St. Faustina Kowalska, as the next Doctor of the Church.
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Day seven of the Synod of Bishops on the Family focused primarily on forming couples for marriage and accompanying them after marriage, as well as providing the sacraments to the divorced and remarried. The press spokesman also addressed a letter that was supposedly given to the Pope before the Synod began which expressed concern about the way the Synod was being managed.
