Discernment of how the Spirit is leading the church is at the heart of Pope Francis' plans for the synod on synodality, but anyone who thinks discernment is easy is bound to get into trouble. It is ...

Near the opening of the Book of Philippians, Paul records his prayer for the Philippian Christians: And this is my prayer, that your love may overflow more and more with knowledge and full insight to ...

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As part of local and regional synodal meetings for Franciscan friars, Franciscans share a laugh as they take part in a table exercise in Prior Lake, Minn., in October 2024, in which participants ...

When I was a kid there was a story circulating (almost certainly apocryphal) about a young man caught in a dilemma. He knew two equally promising young women, but couldn't decide which to marry. One ...

Dear PAO, My daughter was sexually abused by our neighbor (16 years of age). I had the impression that the abuser knew what he was doing because I cannot see any remorse in his actions and he has been ...

Women listen as Pope Leo XIV celebrates his inauguration Mass at the Vatican on May 18, 2025. Credit: OSV News photo/Darrin Zammit Lupi, Reuters The newly released report from Pope Francis’ second ...