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The Synod of Bishop at the Vatican, 5 October 2018. | Vatican Media.

Synod on Synodality: Vatican Reveals Framework for Next Stage of Discussions

Oct 27, 2022

The Vatican revealed on Thursday a key document to guide the next stage of discussions in the Synod on Synodality. 

Pope Francis speaks at the opening of the Amazon synod Oct. 7, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Holy Spirit is 'main actor' of Amazon synod, pope says in opening remarks

Oct 7, 2019

In his opening remarks for the Amazon synod Monday, Pope Francis said the assembly’s working document is meant to be “destroyed” as the starting point of the work of the Holy Spirit, who he prays will guide the synodal process.

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The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby; Pope Francis; and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields, lead a prayer service for Catholic, Anglican and Presbyterian christians in Juba, Sudan. / Vatican Media

Those Who Choose Christ Choose Peace: Pope Francis at Ecumenical Prayer Service in S.Sudan

Pope Francis interacted with an energetic crowd of 65,000 young adults and catechists at Martyrs' Stadium in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Feb. 2, 2023. / Vatican Media

Catholic Priest, Students Arrested for Chants against President after Papal Event in DRC

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) with Pope Francis at the Headquarters of CENCO in Kinshasa 03 February 2023. Credit: Vatican Media

“Unforgettable days spent with us”: Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Thank Pope Francis

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United for Peace in South Sudan in the Nine-day “walking for peace”: Bishop, Pilgrims

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Latest Papal Trip Answers, “Can something good happen in South Sudan?": Legislator

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Congolese Catholics are "a lung" for the Universal Church: Pope Francis

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Ecumenical Visit to South Sudan “fulfillment of a great desire”: Catholic Bishop

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Latest Papal Trip Answers, “Can something good happen in South Sudan?": Legislator

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Catholic Peace Entity Warns of Infighting Within Peace-Keeping Groups in DR Congo

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) with Pope Francis at the Headquarters of CENCO in Kinshasa 03 February 2023. Credit: Vatican Media

“Unforgettable days spent with us”: Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Thank Pope Francis

Pope Francis met the Catholic bishops of the Democratic Republic of Congo on his final day in Kinshasa on Feb. 3, 2023 | Elias Turk/CNA

Congolese Catholics are "a lung" for the Universal Church: Pope Francis

Ecumenical Visit Indication Church is for “wellbeing” of South Sudanese: Jesuit Priest

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Catholic Charity Calls for Renewed Humanitarian Advocacy as Mozambican IDPs Face Famine

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South Africa “a hotspot for traffickers”, Catholic Bishop Laments, Calls for Vigilance

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