10 top takeaways from the synthesis report and why they matter
Nov 2, 2023 · The following are 10 takeaways about the synod’s synthesis report, with why it matters for Catholics in parishes and what happens next. • 1. Synodality is about the Church’s evangelizing mission, and baptism is why synodal governance matters. The synod relates that “synodality is ordered to mission,” recognizing that the Church’s ...
Holiness is simple - Catholic Standard
Aug 6, 2024 · Here’s a question for you: Is holiness complicated, or is it simple? Jesus tells us that holiness shows itself in simplicity, in acts such as giving a cup of cold water to a little one (Matthew 10:42), or even in just sitting quietly in trust, like lilies of the field (Matthew 6:28).But if holiness is so simple, why does it seem so elusive?
Seven things to know about the second and final ... - Catholic …
Oct 1, 2024 · The second meeting of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops begins Oct. 2 at the Vatican. Like last year’s meeting, it’s a four-week-long gathering of 368 voting delegates – with scores more of nonvoting participants – from six continents to address the theme “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, Mission” and experience synodality, a …
Statistically speaking: How pope's choices change College of …
Oct 14, 2024 · VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Popes have made a habit of exceeding the statutory limit on the number of cardinals under the age of 80, but Pope Francis is planning to set a record. The pope announced Oct. 6 that he would create 21 new cardinals Dec. 8; fully 20 of the men named are under the age of 80 and would be eligible to enter a conclave to elect ...
After finding ‘Jesus and joy’ in becoming ... - Catholic Standard
Apr 8, 2024 · At the Easter Vigil on March 30, 2024 in churches across The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, about 1,350 people entered into full Communion with the Catholic Church, including the elect, those who were not been baptized and were preparing to receive at Easter all three of the Catholic Church’s sacraments …
A host of sacramental statistics: Vatican tracks practice of the faith ...
Jun 1, 2023 · The statistics are one way of “showing adherence to the Church,” including the continuing practice of the faith over time, said the introduction to the chapter “Practice of Religion” in the 512-page volume, Statistical Yearbook of the Church 2021. Using statistics reported as of Dec. 31, 2021, the book was published in February this year.
The role of a cardinal in the Catholic Church
Nov 28, 2020 · Among the most important duties of a cardinal are those that occur at the death of a pope. When the Holy See is vacant, the College of Cardinals is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Church. They also gather in a conclave to elect a new pope. In 1971, Paul VI decreed that no more than 120 cardinals – all who must be under ...
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Catholic Standard wins nine 2022 Catholic Press Awards
Jul 12, 2022 · The Catholic Standard newspaper and website of The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington received nine awards in the 2022 Catholic Press Awards announced July 7 at the Catholic Media Association’s annual conference held in Portland, Oregon this year.. Here are the 2022 Catholic Press Awards received by the Catholic Standard:. A first place award for Best Website – Newspaper, Catholic ...