Articles on this issue "Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelizatio"

Synod Suggests Ministry of Lector for Women

Fathers See It as Recognition of Their Proclamation of the Word

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Among the 55 propositions presented to Benedict XVI at the conclusion of the synod of bishops on the Word of God, is the suggestion to open the formal ministry of lector to women. The …

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Benedict XVI's Homily at Close of Synod

"Our Thinking Must Conform to God's Thinking"

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Here is a translation of the homily Benedict XVI gave Sunday at St. Peter's Basilica to mark the conclusion of the world Synod of Bishops on "The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the …

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Pope's Words After Meal With Synod Fathers

"Let Us Walk Together Guided by the Word of God"

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Here is a Vatican translation of the address Benedict XVI gave after eating lunch Saturday with participants in the world Synod of Bishops on the Word of God, which concluded Sunday. The lunch …

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Council Chosen to Prepare Next Synod

Will Also Help Pope With Apostolic Exhortation

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Before the synod of bishops on the Word of God drew to a close, members were named to the council that will prepare the next synod. The 15 members of the XII Council of the Secretary General …

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Benedict XVI Recalls Chinese Unable to Attend Synod

Thanks God for Prelates' Fidelity to Peter

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Though Chinese bishops were unable to obtain permission from their government to participate in the world Synod of Bishops, Benedict XVI specially mentioned the prelates, thanking God for …

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What Good Can Come from a Synod?

Looking at Past and Present Memorable Moments

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In John's Gospel, Philip was trying to recruit Nathanael to become a prophet. Philip mentioned that Jesus had come from Nazareth and Nathanael asked his famous question: "Can any good thing …

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The Synod and a Love Letter

Final Message to People of God Approved

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Summary of Final Synod Message

"Grow and Deepen Your Knowledge and Love for the Word"

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Here is a summary of the concluding message of the 12th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. The final message was approved today at the 21st general congregation. The theme of …

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Patriarch at the Synod: Unexpected Impact

Interview With Fraternal Delegate From Orthodox Church

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The intervention from Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople at the synod of bishops marked an ecumenical milestone, says a representative of the Orthodox Church of Greece. …

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Final Message of Word of God Synod

"Let Us Approach the Table of the Word of God"

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Here is the concluding message of the 12th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, which was approved today at the 21st general congregation. The theme of the assembly was "The Word …

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The Marian Paradigm for Welcoming the Word

Embracing the Word Made Flesh in Faith

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On Tuesday afternoon when Carl Anderson, supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus, and papally appointed auditor, finally addressed the full Synod of Bishops, he touched upon two very …

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Cardinal Says Bible Is Best Ecumenical Tool

Lauds Progress of Dialogue

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The Bible is the principal instrument of ecumenical dialogue, says the president of the Vatican's council for promoting Christian unity. Cardinal Walter Kasper spoke of the Bible and ecumenism …

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Written Synod Interventions

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Here are the summaries of two written interventions by a synodal father and a fraternal delegate, published today by the Vatican, for the world Synod of Bishops, which is under way in the …

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The Biblical Oil Crisis

Breaking Down What the Synod Is All About

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Among the many messages from every corner of the world that have arrived in response to these daily Synod Diaries, one message asked if I could give an example of what all this Scripture …

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"Sub Secreto" Propositions

Synod Fathers Walking the Walk

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There was definitely a mood of expectancy in the air this morning as we met in general congregation in the upper room (of the Paul VI Hall) for the third week of the world Synod of Bishops on …

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