This is what the latest criticisms of synodality from prominent episcopal voices are saying: fatigue, ambiguity, and the risk of losing sight of the Church’s mission

Oct 02, 2026 18:05

ZENIT Staff

Archbishop Mario Enrico Delpini of Milan Photo: Religion Digital

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

Another (Extremely) Young Bishop for China: Leo XIV Approves Candidate for Important Historic Diocese

The new archbishop therefore inherits not merely an administrative office but a Church with a long memory of missionary sacrifice, political persecution and efforts to preserve communion with Rome under exceptionally difficult circumstances.

Sep 09, 2026 10:04

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Justice and Peace

Cardinal Zen will appeal to Hong Kong’s highest court against measures taken by the Chinese Communist government

At the heart of their challenge is a question with consequences for the territory’s shrinking civic space: how broadly can the law define a “society”?

Sep 03, 2026 20:08

Elizabeth Owens

Cardinals and Bishops•Justice and Peace

Canadian Cardinal Accused of Abuse Is Found Not Guilty: Slanderer Must Pay Him $100,000

Cardinal Ouellet Wins Defamation Case

Aug 31, 2026 08:46

Tim Daniels

Analysis Opinion•Cardinals and Bishops

A “synodality” that fails to convince: the best-articulated doubts of bishops and cardinals who are speaking out and appealing to Pope Leo XIV

If questions concerning priestly ordination, the female diaconate, sexual morality or the nature of authority are repeatedly presented as matters awaiting discernment, some Catholics may reasonably conclude that fundamental teaching is itself awaiting a vote.

Aug 19, 2026 21:51

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Cardinals and Bishops

German bishop defies the Vatican’s ban on the homily, without claiming the right to violate it

Bishop Peter Kohlgraf of Mainz says he will not authorize lay preaching during the Mass. But he also says he will not discipline parishes where the practice continues, even though Rome has recently reaffirmed that the homily is reserved to priests and deacons

Aug 17, 2026 18:22

Joachin Meisner Hertz

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This is what the latest criticisms of synodality from prominent episcopal voices are saying: fatigue, ambiguity, and the risk of losing sight of the Church’s mission

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Another (Extremely) Young Bishop for China: Leo XIV Approves Candidate for Important Historic Diocese

Cardinal Zen will appeal to Hong Kong’s highest court against measures taken by the Chinese Communist government

Canadian Cardinal Accused of Abuse Is Found Not Guilty: Slanderer Must Pay Him $100,000

A “synodality” that fails to convince: the best-articulated doubts of bishops and cardinals who are speaking out and appealing to Pope Leo XIV

German bishop defies the Vatican’s ban on the homily, without claiming the right to violate it