While much attention is focused on Communion for the divorced, the bigger news is a significant pastoral shift, writes Austen Ivereigh

The synod’s bishops will grapple with the realities of modern marriage, writes Austen Ivereigh

Francis wants to strengthen the local Church, writes Austen Ivereigh

The synod has made the first bold steps towards welcome and healing, writes Austen Ivereigh

Pope Francis is entirely convinced that diverse points of view, freely expressed, can produce real reform writes Austen Ivereigh

The UN report on the Vatican and abuse is deeply flawed