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The pope reportedly said that Cardinal Raymond Burke was a source of “disunity” in the Church.

The Vatican announced the pope’s picks to the Dicastery for the Laity, Family, and Life on Nov. 25.

The pope, who turns 87 next month, has experienced a number of medical setbacks in recent years.

Pope Francis has expressed deep reservations about the direction of the Catholic Church in Germany, warning that concrete steps currently being taken “threaten” to undermine unity with the universal Church.

“I really can't look to any reason except I've threatened some of the powers that be with the truth of the Gospel,” said Strickland, hours after the Vatian relieved him of his duties as bishop of Tyler.

Citing the need to deal with “profound cultural transformations,” the pope presented his dramatic vision for the future of Catholic theology in a new motu proprio.

The Vatican’s nearly monthlong Synod on Synodality assembly concluded with members approving an ambitious text calling for greater “co-responsibility” among all believers in the evangelizing mission of the Church.

The summary text will serve as a bridge between this month’s assembly and a second synodal gathering scheduled for October 2024, which in turn will offer concrete proposals to the Pope. 

Bishop Overbeck cites Germany's "post-secular" context amid Synod's discussions on "decentralization."

The decision was communicated Saturday by Paolo Ruffini, president of the Synod’s communication commission, at a press briefing earlier today.