Pope Francis, who died April 21, brought synodality back to the heart of the church. He saw in it a way to make each believer participate in the mission of the church. For theologian Arnaud Join-Lambert, this vision can inspire other institutions faced with participation challenges. [Read More]
Each day until the next pope is elected, La Croix speaks with a Church figure from around the world about the major challenges awaiting the future pope. Today: Father François Odinet, national chaplain of Caritas France and theologian, who served as an expert at the Synod in Rome. [Read More]
To me, Pope Francis encountered deep suffering in God's people across the world. He wept—and like Jesus—was drawn toward them without hesitation. [Read More]