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Kresta in the Afternoon – October 2, 2023 – Hour 1

We learned today that five cardinals have submitted a Dubia regarding the Synod on Synodality to Pope Francis. Matthew Bunson joins us with the details. Also, Tim Glemkowski weighs in on what the latest data says about belief in the Eucharist. 

 

Cardinals send ‘dubia’ to Pope Francis ahead of Synod on Synodality

Five cardinals have sent a set of questions to Pope Francis to express their concerns and seek clarification on points of doctrine and discipline ahead of this week’s opening of the Synod on Synodality at the Vatican. Matthew Bunson has the details on this rather complicated story.  

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Cardinals send ‘dubia’ to Pope Francis ahead of Synod on Synodality

Read Pope Francis’ Response to the ‘Dubia’ Presented to Him by 5 Cardinals

Cardinals ask Pope Francis to answer synod ‘dubia’

Answering the doubts: What are dubia?

Matthew Bunson is the Vice-President and Editorial Director of EWTN News. He’s the author or co-author of more than 50 books including the first English-language biography of Pope Francis and The Encyclopedia of Catholic History. Follow him on twitter at MattBunson. Register Radio airs Saturdays at 4 pm and Sundays at 11 am on Ave Maria Radio

An Increase in Belief in the Eucharist?

In 2019, a Pew Research Study suggested that only about one-third of Catholics believed in the Church’s teaching on the Real Presence. But a new study released last week by CARA suggests the number is as high as two-thirds. Is this a sign things are improving? Tim Glemkowski joins us as we continue our preparation for the National Eucharistic Congress.   

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New study shows that now almost two-thirds of US Catholics believe in Real Presence

Webinar – Eucharist: The Heartbeat of a Next Generation Parish

National Eucharistic Congress

Tim Glemkowski is a global leader for the Catholic Church in evangelization, leadership, and missionary renewal. From 2022-2024, he served as the founding CEO of the National Eucharistic Congress, leading the first ever National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and the 10th National Eucharistic Congress, the United States’ first in eighty-three years. He currently serves as the executive director of Amazing Parish, which serves pastors in changing the culture of their parishes. He is the former founder and president of L’Alto Catholic Institute and Revive Parishes and led strategic renewal for the Archdiocese of Denver. Tim has authored two books, the award-winning Made for Mission: Renewing Your Parish Culture, and For the Life of the World: An Invitation to Eucharistic Mission, with Bishop Andrew Cozzens. In 2024, he was awarded the Benemerenti Medal by Pope Francis for service to the Church. Tim and his wife, Maggie, live in Littleton, CO with their four young children.
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