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October 5, 2015

Pope: Synod is not parliament, but place to listen to Spirit

Pope Francis and members of the Synod of Bishops on the family pray at the synod’s opening session Oct. 5.

The world Synod of Bishops on the family is not a parliament where participants will negotiate or lobby, Pope Francis said, but it must be a place of prayer where bishops speak with courage and open themselves to “God who always surprises us.”

Published in Vatican
August 2, 2015

Synod’s task is to open hearts to Church views on family

The upcoming Synod on the family can expect contentious debate on a number of issues.

Pope Francis is asking for prayers and hoping for miracles ahead of this October’s Synod on the Family.

Published in Canada
June 16, 2015

Pope OKs synod members elected by Canada's bishops, superiors general

Pope Francis approved the Canadian delegates to attend October’s world Synod of Bishops on the family including Cardinal Thomas C. Collins of Toronto.

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis has formally approved the Canadian delegates to October's world Synod of Bishops on the family.

Published in Canada