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How should the Church care for same-sex attracted people?

Oct 08, 2014

At the opening of the Synod on the Family, participants were reminded that the Church's pastoral approach towards persons with same-sex attraction is an issue worthy of attention.
On the bishops' discussion slate: Streamlining annulments

Oct 08, 2014

The opening report for the bishops' synod on the family touched on the process of annulments, noting that reform is being asked by many who often misunderstand the indissolubility of marriage.
Pope Francis urges synod fathers to speak boldly and not fear offending him

Oct 08, 2014

Addressing the Third Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on the Family, Pope Francis called upon the synod fathers to “speak with frankness and listen with humility,” in a spirit of “collegiality and synodality.”
Synod: Relaunching the Christian family in a world obsessed with the

Oct 07, 2014

The "beauty of the Christian message" on marriage and family needs to be proposed to the world anew, in order to give "concrete answers that are full of charity" inspired by mercy in a world in which "many perceive their life not as a project, but as a series of moments in which the greatest value is to feel good, the feel good factor.
Vatican advocates sweeping protocol for Middle East peace

Oct 07, 2014

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin is urging a comprehensive road map for peace in Middle East during meetings between the region's papal nuncio top officials in his office.
Benedict could attend Paul VI beatification, spokesman reveals

Oct 07, 2014

Retired pontiff Benedict XVI may take part to Paul VI's beatification Mass Oct. 19, revealed Father Federico Lombardi, director of the Holy See Press Office.
Pope: A Bible for every family, to read it often, every day

Oct 07, 2014

"A Bible in every family! Don't just put it on a shelf, but to keep it at hand, to read it often, every day, either individually or together, husband and wife, parents and children, maybe in the evening, especially on Sundays.
Pope: Family needs Scripture to move forward in faith, hope

Oct 06, 2014

In order for the family to proceed well, with faith and hope,” said Pope Francis to crowds in St. Peter's Square for the weekly Angelus address, “it needs to be nourished by the Word of God.”
Pope: Synod must serve God's dream, not try to 'take over'

Oct 06, 2014

The work of the Synod on the Family is more than a discussion of ideals or a show of intelligence, but a means of realizing the Lord's plan through the pastoral care of the family, said Pope Francis.
Synod on the family open amid high expectations, doubts

Oct 01, 2014

The first major initiative of Pope Francis’ pontificate opens Oct. 5 in Rome, when Francis convenes the Synod of Bishops to discuss family life in contemporary society.