Cardinal-elect Timothy Radcliffe gives Synod reflection on ‘faith of Canaanite woman’
Cardinal-elect Timothy Radcliffe OP has delivered a reflection on the Gospel story of Jesus’ encounter with the Canaanite woman as
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French Carmelite priest who understood the unexpected pathways to synodality
At the recent Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales there was a great deal of
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Listening rather than talking needs to be the next stage of the synodal journey, says Joseph Kelly
As the many Participants in the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops pack their bags and return
Read moreYoungest Synod delegate gets personal permission note from Pope to skip university classes
The youngest member of the synod assembly is confident that the Holy Spirit is guiding the Synod of Bishops, but
Read moreGeneral Assembly to the People of God: The Church must listen to everyone
Those taking part in the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops have approved a Letter to the
Read moreBishop Collins of East Anglia reflects on his recent meeting with Pope Francis
Bishop Peter Collins met Pope Francis during a formation conference for 230 new bishops in Rome during September. Here he
Read moreWomen religious meet at Synod to discuss most pressing challenges of our time
The first-ever UISG Advocacy Forum is set to take place on 23rd-24th October in Rome under the title: Religious Women:
Read moreSilence throughout the synod is probably wise, but decisions will need to be explained adequately
For months now it’s been hailed as the most important meeting of minds in the recent history of the Catholic
Read moreReligious sisters express joy at “full participation” in Synod on Synodality
The President of the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) says religious sisters have “responded with joy” to Pope Francis’
Read morePreviewing the Synod – a historic moment in the life of the Catholic Church
Two years after Pope Francis invited Catholics to walk together on a synodal path, offering every member of the Church
Read moreHope and praise for clergy at the heart of Bishop of Salford’s message in 2023 Chrism Mass
On Weds 5th April, priests and parishioners from across the dioceses of England & Wales gathered together to celebrate this
Read moreThe post-covid Catholic Church will not be a diminished community but a new model of hope for society, says Joseph Kelly
Today we can finally say goodbye to the many dreadful covid restrictions that have distanced us from one another and
Read moreA Synodal Church will not only need to listen more, but will have to respond to some hard realities, says Joseph Kelly
With all the drama and controversy that has beset our government and legislators over recent weeks, one thing has become
Read moreWhy we shouldn’t pay too much attention to stories of a crisis in clergy numbers and parish closures, says Joseph Kelly
A decade or so ago, when I first started editing The annual Catholic Directory of England & Wales, there was
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