(RNS) — Called to examine power structures in the Catholic Church, the Synod on Synodality will grapple in large part with the role of women. VATICAN CITY (RNS) — When Pope Francis called two ...

saying that “a tree is a sacred symbol.” The Pope said that the statues might be displayed during the closing Mass of the synod Oct. 27, saying that would be a matter for the Vatican’s ...