Doctrinal dicastery says transsexuals can be baptized
Document also adds that transsexual or other LGBTQ+ persons can be witnesses at a Catholic wedding
Ohio voters approve measure to codify abortion in state constitution
Loss another electoral defeat for anti-abortion ballot measures in the wake of tDobbs decision
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Key takeaways from the Synod on Synodality’s synthesis report and why they matter
A NEED FOR MORE LISTENING
SYNOD 2023: USCCB president talks about his synod experience
Safeguarding will benefit from a synodal church, theologian says
SYNOD 2023: People, especially children, will be able to "speak freely" to parents, siblings, relatives
Listen to, trust the lay faithful, pope tells synod members
SYNOD 2023: It's a rare intervention as assembly nears a close.
Synod looks at ways to increase participation of all in mission
Discussion included how to 'foster the participation of women, young people, minorities and marginalized voices in discernment and decision-making processes.'
Synod members urge patience as process continues
Discussions have included synodality itself, the role of women in the church, welcome for LGBTQ Catholics, better education and formation of Catholics and more collaborative relationships between priests and laypeople.
Synod looks at Catholics' shared mission, but also exclusion of women
Sister: 'When thinking about the mission of women in the church, it is important to look to Jesus, to learn from him.'
LIVE LIKE JESUS
SYNOD 2023: Synod focus on welcoming is what Jesus would do, synod member says
Synod participants discuss formation, building a welcoming church
On Day 3, participants were divided into 35 small groups of 10-12 people ranging from cardinals to college students.
Synod begins work with focus on Holy Spirit and listening
Pope Francis said synodal process "is not easy, but it's beautiful, very beautiful."
Mater Christi School hires new principal
Katie Stalker has over 20 years of experience in education in New York State.
'PASTORAL PRUDENCE'
Pope responds to cardinals on blessings for homosexuals, female priests
Poll: U.S. Catholics' views on climate show no significant 'Laudato Si'' effect years later
Results come days before Pope Francis is expected to release a new letter on the environment, titled, "Laudate Deum" on Oct. 4.
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