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.
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.
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.
Tomb of St. Junipero SerraJust 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.
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.
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.
Contrary to media reports, a Spanish bishop did not cave in to the requests of a transsexual to be the godparent of a child and has since received clarification from the Vatican that no such appointment can be allowed.
Commentary by Susan BrinkmannThe media is creating another gay-friendly fairy tale about Pope Francis by insinuating that a form letter sent to the lesbian author of children’s books about alternative families was doing something more than merely acknowledging receipt of the books.
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