(RNS) — Discernment of how the Spirit is leading the church is at the heart of Pope Francis’ plans for the Synod on Synodality, but anyone who thinks discernment is easy is bound to get into trouble.

Pope Francis attends the weekly general audience in St. Peter's at the Vatican, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. Pope Francis will discuss how to address the world’s pressing issues with former President ...

Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández held a press conference on Friday addressing the Vatican’s new guidelines on apparitions, with the prelate noting that the new norms would help introduce greater ...

Madison United Methodist Church has made the move to go forward with the discernment process to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church. According to an email to the congregation and a post on ...

Jessica Morel is approaching a heart-wrenching crossroads. Morel, a 42-year-old Catholic mother of four, is in the midst of a five-year education and discernment process with the U.S. Army to become a ...

Arkansas Bishop Gary Mueller rejected Central United Methodist Church's attempt to enter a discernment process "regarding possible disaffiliation," telling the Fayetteville congregation in a letter ...