Special Assembly of the Synod of Bishops for the Pan-Amazon Region
October 6-27, 2019
Event website
Final Document of the Synod on the Amazon: Full Text
Vatican. October 26, 2019
News Articles:
EarthBeat Weekly: Pope Francis' ecological conversion on the way to Laudato Si'
By Barbara Fraser
National Catholic Reporter
September 11, 2020
https://www.ncronline.org/news/earthbeat/earthbeat-weekly-pope-francis-ecological-conversion-way-laudato-si
How to help the pandemic-stricken Amazon? 'Amazonize yourself,' says new campaign
By Brian Roewe
National Catholic Reporter
August 4, 2020
https://www.ncronline.org/news/earthbeat/how-help-pandemic-stricken-amazon-amazonize-yourself-says-new-campaign
Amazon church creates new conference to implement synod proposals
By Brian Roewe
National Catholic Reporter
June 30, 2020
https://www.ncronline.org/news/earthbeat/amazon-church-creates-new-conference-implement-synod-proposals
Pope Francis’ dream for the Amazon
By Kevin Clarke
U.S. Catholic
March 6, 2020
https://uscatholic.org/articles/202003/pope-francis-dream-amazon-31986
Amazon synod ignites hope in youth
By Noeli Maria Massoni
Global Sisters Report
March 2, 2020
https://www.globalsistersreport.org/news/ministry/column/amazon-synod-ignites-hope-youth
Integral ecology requires a larger 'seamless garment'
By Daniel P. Horan
National Catholic Reporter
February 19, 2020
https://www.ncronline.org/news/earthbeat/faith-seeking-understanding/integral-ecology-requires-larger-seamless-garment
US Catholics respond to Pope’s ‘challenging’ Amazon document
By Nick Mayrand
Crux
February 15, 2020
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-usa/2020/02/us-catholics-respond-to-popes-challenging-amazon-document/
'Querida Amazonia' provides reflection on ecological sin
By Meghan Clark
National Catholic Reporter
February 14, 2020
https://www.ncronline.org/news/earthbeat/querida-amazonia-provides-reflection-ecological-sin
In ‘Querida Amazonia,’ Pope Francis Lays Out a Vision for the Future of the Amazon
By Edward Pentin
National Catholic Register
February 13, 2020
https://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/querida-amazonia
Amazonia Synod: A cause for great joy
By Amy Woolam Echeverria
Independent Catholic News
January 10, 2020
https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/38687
Lessons for COP 26 from the Amazon Synod
By Felicio Pontes Jr.
National Catholic Reporter
December 26, 2019
https://www.ncronline.org/news/earthbeat/lessons-cop-26-amazon-synod
Central American bishops defend Francis over Amazon synod, “Pachamama”
By Elise Harris
Crux
December 2, 2019
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-americas/2019/12/central-american-bishops-defend-francis-over-amazon-synod-pachamama/
Synod Cardinals call for urgent action on climate
Independent Catholic News
November 26, 2019
https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/38389
Amazon synod opens ‘a new chapter’
By Brian Dryden, Canadian Catholic News
Catholic Register
November 23, 2019
https://www.catholicregister.org/item/30736-amazon-synod-opens-a-new-chapter
Top 5 takeaways from the Amazon synod
By Luke Hansen, S.J.
America Magazine
November 11, 2019
https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/11/11/top-5-takeaways-amazon-synod
What the US bishops can learn from the Amazon synod
By Thomas Reese, Religion News Service
National Catholic Reporter
November 4, 2019
https://www.ncronline.org/news/opinion/signs-times/what-us-bishops-can-learn-amazon-synod
Activist says idea of ‘ecological sin’ boils down to, ‘We consume too much’
By Christopher White
Crux
November 4, 2019
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-usa/2019/11/04/activist-says-idea-of-ecological-sin-boils-down-to-we-consume-too-much/
Cardinal O’Malley reflects on synod
The Pilot
November 1, 2019
https://www.thebostonpilot.com/article.asp?ID=186154
The Catholic Church and Indigenous Peoples: Unlikely allies in the fight to save the Amazon
By David Agren
Open Canada
November 1, 2019
https://www.opencanada.org/features/catholic-church-and-indigenous-peoples-unlikely-allies-fight-save-amazon/
Pope Francis using synods to ‘build consensus’ in Church, participant says
By Christopher White
Crux
October 30, 2019
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2019/10/30/pope-francis-using-synods-to-build-consensus-in-church-participant-says/
Caring for common home requires deep ecological conversion, synod says
By Barbara J. Fraser
Catholic News Service
October 27, 2019
https://www.catholicnews.com/services/englishnews/2019/caring-for-common-home-requires-deep-ecological-conversion-synod-says.cfm
Church must convert from cultural, ecological sins, Amazon synod concludes
By Courtney Mares
Catholic Herald
October 27, 2019
https://catholicherald.co.uk/news/2019/10/27/church-must-convert-from-cultural-ecological-sins-amazon-synod-concludes/
Amazon Synod: Hope that comes from listening, reflecting, praying
Independent Catholic News
October 27, 2019
https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/38175
Pope closes Amazon synod warning of walls, neglect of traditions
By Christopher White
Crux
October 27, 2019
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2019/10/27/pope-closes-amazon-synod-warning-of-walls-neglect-of-traditions/
Amazon Synod: The Church committed to be an ally with Amazonia
Vatican News
October 26, 2019
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2019-10/amazon-synod-final-document.html
Amazon synod calls for married priests, pope to reopen women deacons commission
By Joshua J. McElwee and Brian Roewe
National Catholic Reporter
October 26, 2019
https://www.ncronline.org/news/environment/amazon-synod-calls-married-priests-pope-reopen-women-deacons-commission
Amazon Synod: Final document presented in the Synod Hall
Vatican News
October 25, 2019
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2019-10/amazon-synod-final-document-presented-in-aula.html
Amazon synod calling for courage from the church, says lay observer
By Brian Roewe
National Catholic Reporter
October 25, 2019
https://www.ncronline.org/news/environment/amazon-synod-calling-courage-church-says-lay-observer
Indigenous priorities overlooked amid Amazon synod's clerical debates
By Soli Salgado
National Catholic Reporter
October 25, 2019
https://www.ncronline.org/news/environment/signs-times/saving-amazon-rainforest-requires-change-western-lifestyles-say-synod
U.S. bishop says ecology, synodality at heart of Amazon discussions, not married priests
By Christopher White
Crux
October 24, 2019
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-usa/2019/10/24/u-s-bishop-says-ecology-synodality-at-heart-of-amazon-discussions-not-married-priests/
Cardinal Hollerich: Amazon synod should lead to ‘ecological conversion’
By Gerard O’Connell
America: The Jesuit Review
October 23, 2019
https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/10/23/cardinal-hollerich-amazon-synod-should-lead-ecological-conversion
Saving Amazon rainforest requires change in Western lifestyles, say synod bishops
By Thomas Reese, Religion News Service
National Catholic Reporter
October 23, 2019
https://www.ncronline.org/news/environment/signs-times/saving-amazon-rainforest-requires-change-western-lifestyles-say-synod
'We are all responsible': Bishop urges lifestyle change to protect Amazon
By Barbara J. Fraser, Catholic News Service
National Catholic Reporter
October 23, 2019
https://www.ncronline.org/news/environment/we-are-all-responsible-bishop-urges-lifestyle-change-protect-amazon
Catholics in the Amazon await the synod's decisions
By Mary Jo McConahay
National Catholic Reporter
October 23, 2019
https://www.ncronline.org/news/environment/catholics-amazon-await-synods-decisions
'Loving neighbor as yourself implies caring for Earth,' theologian says
By Barbara J. Fraser, Catholic News Service
Global Sisters Report
October 22, 2019
https://www.globalsistersreport.org/news/environment/news/loving-neighbor-yourself-implies-caring-earth-theologian-says
At catacombs, synod members pledge simplicity, closeness to the poor
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
National Catholic Reporter
October 21, 2019
https://www.ncronline.org/news/environment/catacombs-synod-members-pledge-simplicity-closeness-poor
Synod groups: Ecology, violence, migration among challenges for church
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service
Angelus
October 21, 2019
https://angelusnews.com/news/world/synod-groups-ecology-violence-migration-among-challenges-for-church/
Vatican II’s forgotten apostle of the poor stages comeback at Amazon synod
By John L. Allen Jr.
Crux
October 20, 2019
https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2019/10/20/vatican-iis-forgotten-apostle-of-the-poor-stages-comeback-at-amazon-synod/
Amazonia Synod: Are we on the threshold of some real, significant change?
By Peter Hughes, SSC
Independent Catholic News
October 20, 2019
https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/38127
Decision time begins for Amazon bishops as synod enters final week
By Thomas Reese
Religion News Service
October 19, 2019
https://religionnews.com/2019/10/19/decision-time-begins-for-amazon-bishops-as-synod-enters-final-week/
Ministry, ecology, mission are main themes at synod's first week
By Catholic News Service
Intermountain Catholic
October 18, 2019
http://www.icatholic.org/article/ministry-ecology-mission-are-main-themes-at-synods-32813073
Pope Affirms Catholic Church’s Duty to Indigenous Amazonians Hurt by Climate Change
By The Conversation
EcoWatch
October 18, 2019
https://www.ecowatch.com/pope-francis-synod-of-amazon-2641015876.html
Indigenous woman brings message from her elders to pope as church elder
By Barbara J. Fraser
Catholic News Service
National Catholic Reporter
October 15, 2019
https://www.ncronline.org/news/environment/indigenous-woman-brings-message-her-elders-pope-church-elder
Amazon synod's secrecy shows tension between transparency and discernment
By Joshua J. McElwee
National Catholic Reporter
October 15, 2019
https://www.ncronline.org/news/vatican/amazon-synods-secrecy-shows-tension-between-transparency-and-discernment
A Litmus Test for Integral Ecology: Amazonia
By Elias Crim
Patheos
October 14, 2019
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/thedorothyoption/a-litmus-test-for-integral-ecology-amazonia/
Catholics need to recognize 'ecological sins,' synod members say
By Junno Arocho Esteves
Catholic News Service
National Catholic Reporter
October 9, 2019
https://www.ncronline.org/news/environment/catholics-need-recognize-ecological-sins-synod-members-say
Catholics need to recognize 'ecological sins,' synod members say
By Junno Arocho Esteves
Catholic News Service
October 9, 2019
https://www.catholicnews.com/services/englishnews/2019/catholics-need-to-recognize-ecological-sins-synod-members-say.cfm
Here’s what happened on the first day of the Amazon Synod.
By Luke Hansen, S.J.
America Magazine
October 8, 2019
https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/10/08/heres-what-happened-first-day-amazon-synod
#AmazonSynod. Young people, protagonists of integral ecology
Vatican News
October 8, 2019
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2019-10/amazonsynod-young-people-protagonists-of-integral-ecology.html
Synod’s day one features ecology, married priests, an Amazon rite and blowback
By John L. Allen Jr.
Crux
October 8, 2019
https://cruxnow.com/amazon-synod/2019/10/08/synods-day-one-features-ecology-married-priests-an-amazon-rite-and-blowback/
Indigenous from Brazil bring plea to Rome: 'We need more protection'
By Soli Salgado
National Catholic Reporter
October 8, 2019
https://www.ncronline.org/news/environment/indigenous-brazil-bring-plea-rome-we-need-more-protection
As Amazon Fires Burn, Pope Convenes Meeting on the Rainforests and Moral Obligation to Protect Them
By Georgina Gustin
Inside Climate News
October 6, 2019
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/05102019/pope-amazon-forest-fires-synod-bolsonaro-religion-catholic-church-climate-change
Pan-Amazon Ecclesial Network at center of synod preparations
By Brian Roewe
National Catholic Reporter
October 4, 2019
https://www.ncronline.org/news/environment/pan-amazon-ecclesial-network-center-synod-preparations
What will the Amazon synod do for the church?
By Kevin Clarke
U.S. Catholic
October 3, 2019
https://www.uscatholic.org/articles/201910/what-will-amazon-synod-do-church-31840
The decolonial and intercultural hopes of the pan-Amazon synod
By Daniel P. Horan
National Catholic Reporter
October 2, 2019
https://www.ncronline.org/news/opinion/faith-seeking-understanding/decolonial-and-intercultural-hopes-pan-amazon-synod
Amazon synod organizers defend focus on disputed issues, cite region's needs
By Joshua J. McElwee
National Catholic Reporter
September 23, 2019
https://www.ncronline.org/news/vatican/amazon-synod-organizers-defend-focus-disputed-issues-cite-regions-needs
Questioning Amazon synod? Local says, ‘Come live here for a year’
By Inés San Martín
Crux
September 23, 2019
https://cruxnow.com/amazon-synod/2019/09/23/questioning-amazon-synod-local-says-come-live-here-for-a-year/
Expect North American church to learn from pan-Amazonian synod
By Richard Gaillardetz
National Catholic Reporter
September 16, 2019
https://www.ncronline.org/news/environment/expect-north-american-church-learn-pan-amazonian-synod
Why the Amazon Merits a Synod
By Michael Czerny, SJ and Msgr. David Martínez de Aguirre Guinea O.P.
La Civiltà Cattolica
September 14, 2019
https://www.laciviltacattolica.com/why-the-amazon-merits-a-synod/
In the Amazon, Pope Francis is setting the agenda for a new kind of synod
By Luke Hansen, S.J.
America: The Jesuit Review
September 12, 2019
https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/09/12/amazon-pope-francis-setting-agenda-new-kind-synod
Pope Francis’ October synod on Pan Amazon region looks prophetic
By Christopher Lamb
Chicago Catholic
September 4, 2019
https://www.chicagocatholic.com/vatican/-/article/2019/09/04/pope-francis-october-synod-on-pan-amazon-region-looks-prophetic
Amazonia Synod 10: Not a call for cosmetic change
By Jim Mulroney, SSC
Independent Catholic News
August 6, 2019
https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/37632
As Amazon synod approaches, new focus given to indigenous rights
By Elise Harris
Crux
August 14, 2019
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-americas/2019/08/14/as-amazon-synod-approaches-new-focus-given-to-indigenous-rights/
In new interview, pope explains aim of synod, warns against nationalism
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service
National Catholic Reporter
August 9, 2019
https://www.ncronline.org/news/vatican/new-interview-pope-explains-aim-synod-warns-against-nationalism
Group hopes St. Kateri Tekakwitha will show U.S. importance of Amazon synod
By Christopher White
Crux
July 24, 2019
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-usa/2019/07/24/group-hopes-st-kateri-tekakwitha-will-show-u-s-importance-of-amazon-synod/
Pax Christi International launches statement in support of Vatican Synod on the Amazon
Independent Catholic News
July 17, 2019
https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/37507
Synod emphasizes church's mission to defend the vulnerable, cardinal says
By Junno Arocho Esteves
Catholic News Service
July 18, 2019
https://www.catholicnews.com/services/englishnews/2019/synod-emphasizes-church-s-mission-to-defend-the-vulnerable-cardinal-says.cfm
What to Expect from October’s Synod for the Amazon
By Austen Ivereigh
Catholic Outlook
July 13, 2019
https://catholicoutlook.org/what-to-expect-from-octobers-synod-for-the-amazon/
Opponents of the pan-Amazon synod discard Catholic social doctrine
By Charles Camosy, Religion News Service
National Catholic Reporter
July 9, 2019
https://www.ncronline.org/news/environment/opponents-pan-amazon-synod-discard-catholic-social-doctrine
The Pan-Amazon Synod – Walking Together in an Ecclesial Kairos
By Mauricio Lopez Oropeza
Vatican News
June 30, 2019
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2019-06/the-pan-amazon-synod-walking-together-in-an-ecclesial-kairos.html
The forthcoming Amazon Synod
By Junno Arocho Esteves
Herald Malaysia Online
June 21, 2019
http://www.heraldmalaysia.com/news/the-forthcoming-amazon-synod/48347/1
Amazonian Synod’s Working Document Charts Course Through ‘Three Conversions’
National Catholic Register
June 18, 2019
http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/amazonian-synod-planners-chart-course-through-three-conversions
Synod document raises possibility of married priests, roles for women
By Junno Arocho Esteves
Catholic News Service
June 17, 2019
https://www.catholicnews.com/services/englishnews/2019/synod-document-raises-possibility-of-married-priests-roles-for-women.cfm
Presentation of the Instrumentum Laboris of the Special Assembly of the Synod of Bishops for the Pan-Amazon Region (6 to 27 October 2019)
Vatican Press Office
June 17, 2019
http://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2019/06/17/190617e.html
A look at Amazonia ahead of the October Synod of Bishops
Vatican News
May 14, 2019
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2019-05/synod-bishops-amazonia-october-2019.html
Married priests officially on the agenda during Amazon synod
By Inés San Martín
Crux
June 17, 2019
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2019/06/17/married-priests-officially-on-the-agenda-during-amazon-synod/
Amazonia Synod 8: Columban ecological work in Pakistan
By Liam O'Callaghan, SSC
Independent Catholic News
June 13, 2019
https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/37282
Pope’s tête-à-tête with indigenous chief captures concern for Amazon
By Elise Harris
Crux
May 27, 2019
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-americas/2019/05/27/popes-tete-a-tete-with-indigenous-chief-captures-concern-for-amazon/
Amazonia Synod 5: Spirituality and Wisdom
By Amy Woolam Echeverria
Independent Catholic News
May 12, 2019
https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/37084
Working document of Synod on the Pan-Amazon Region approved
Vatican News
May 17, 2019
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2019-05/vatican-synod-amazon-instrumentum-laboris-approval.html
Cardinal keeps repeating ‘diversity,’ ‘new paths’ to come from Amazonian Synod
By Dorothy Cummings McLean
Life Site News
May 14, 2019
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/cardinal-keeps-repeating-diversity-new-paths-to-come-from-amazonian-synod
Why Amazon summit ‘could change the Church for ever’
By Francis McDonagh
The Tablet
May 9, 2019
https://www.thetablet.co.uk/news/11670/why-amazon-summit-could-change-the-church-for-ever-
Pope names relator general, special secretaries for Amazon synod
By Junno Arocho Esteves
Crux
May 6, 2019
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-americas/2019/05/06/pope-names-relator-general-special-secretaries-for-amazon-synod/
Amazon synod to take on land use, biodiversity, indigenous rights
By Brian Roewe
National Catholic Reporter
April 8, 2019
https://www.ncronline.org/news/environment/amazon-synod-take-land-use-biodiversity-indigenous-rights
In battle for Amazon, church officials unite with indigenous communities
By Rhina Guidos
Crux
March 28, 2019
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-americas/2019/03/28/in-battle-for-amazon-church-officials-unite-with-indigenous-communities/
Women in Amazon take more prominent role in environmental protection
By Rhina Guidos
Crux
March 26, 2019
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-americas/2019/03/26/women-in-amazon-take-more-prominent-role-in-environmental-protection/
To protect Earth, change lifestyles, say church, indigenous leaders
By Rhina Guidos
Crux
March 21, 2019
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-americas/2019/03/21/to-protect-earth-change-lifestyles-say-church-indigenous-leaders/
Amazonia Synod - US Conference stresses Church commitment to indigenous people
Columban Missionary Society
Independent Catholic News
March 21, 2019
https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/36759
Bishop downplays idea that Amazon synod will criticize Brazil’s policies
By Lise Alves
Crux
February 13, 2019
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-americas/2019/02/13/bishop-downplays-idea-that-amazon-synod-will-criticize-brazils-policies/
“Amazonia: New Paths for the Church and for an Integral Ecology”: Preparatory Document of the Synod of Bishops for the Special Assembly for the Pan-Amazon Region
Vatican Press
August 6, 2018
https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2018/06/08/180608a.html
Pope joins meeting to prepare synod for the Amazon
By Junno Arocho Esteves
Crux
April 16, 2018
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2018/04/16/pope-joins-meeting-to-prepare-synod-for-the-amazon/
Pope chooses 2019 Synod of Bishops on Amazon theme, appoints council
By Carol Glatz
Crux
March 8, 2018
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2018/03/08/pope-chooses-2019-synod-bishops-amazon-theme-appoints-council/
Pope wants church to be voice of poor in Amazon, bishop says
By Junno Arocho Esteves
Crux
December 13, 2017
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2017/12/13/pope-wants-church-voice-poor-amazon-bishop-says/
Pope wants synod dedicated to people in Amazon, archbishop says
By Junno Arocho Esteves
Crux
May 17, 2017
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2017/05/17/pope-wants-synod-dedicated-people-amazon-archbishop-says/
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A look at Amazonia ahead of the October Synod of Bishops
Vatican News
May 14, 2019
Protecting the Amazon in the Synod and Earth Day
Webinar by the Global Catholic Climate Movement & REPAM
April 25, 2019