Pope Francis prays alongside 12 Christian leaders at an ecumenical prayer vigil in St. Peter's Square days before the Synod on Synodality that 'the Holy Spirit will purify the church from gossip, ideologies, and polarization.

Pope Francis told the college of cardinals that it is called “to resemble a symphony orchestra, representing the harmony and synodality of the church.”

This week on Jesuitical, Zac and Ashley are joined by Chris Hadley, S.J., to talk about the oft-overshadowed third person of the Trinity: the Holy Spirit.

America is excited to announce that we are heavily investing in our coverage of the synod to keep you informed.

The synod on synodality has prompted a battle over grand visions for the church. Meanwhile, Catholic parishes are failing to meet the day-to-day spiritual needs of people in the pews.

“The reality of sexual abuse in our church goes to the heart of the synod’s agenda,” a statement by the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors said.