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Italian Senate launches inquiry into disappearance of Vatican Girl and another missing teen
Emanuela Orlandi, the teenage daughter of an envoy of the Prefecture of the Papal Household, disappeared June 22, 1983, after leaving for a music lesson.
Mother of Israeli Hostage Thanks Pope Francis for His Efforts to Free Captives in Gaza
“Holy Father, thank you for taking the time to try to help us free the 240 human beings who are buried alive under Gaza,” Rachel Goldberg Polin said in a video.
Vatican Doctrine Office: Transgender-identifying People Can be Baptized, Witness Marriages
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued the document in response to questions from a Brazilian bishop.
Pope Francis to Release an Autobiography in the Spring
HarperCollins Publishers announced Tuesday that it will publish the pope’s book, “Life, My Story Through History,” in the spring of 2024.
Pope Francis: Secularized World is "invitation to communicate the joy of the Gospel"
Pope Francis on Wednesday drew upon the example of Venerable Servant of God Madeleine Delbrêl as a testament to conversion and service.
Cardinal Denies Involvement in Papal Election Reform, Calling Reports "a pure lie"
Reports said Cardinal Gianfranco Ghirlanda had been tasked by Pope Francis with drafting revisions to conclaves.
Pope Francis Talks Synod on Synodality and Homosexuality in New Interview
Asked about the synod assembly’s discussion of homosexuality, Pope Francis said: “When I say ‘everyone, everyone, everyone,’ [I’m speaking about] people.”
Pope Francis to Attend COP28 Climate Change Conference in Dubai in December
Pope Francis said in a TV interview he will travel to the United Arab Emirates for the second time from Dec. 1–3.
Pope Francis Calls for "paradigm shift" in Theology for World of Today
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.
On All Saints’ Day, Pope Francis Says Holiness is "a gift and a journey"
“Holiness is a gift of God, which we’ve received at baptism. And if we let it grow, it can completely change our lives,” Pope Francis said.
The First Synod on Synodality Assembly is Over. What Comes Next?
Much remains unclear about what concretely will take place in the year leading up to the second and final Synod on Synodality assembly in October 2024.
Pope at Angelus: By Loving Others, "we reflect the Father’s love like mirrors"
During his Sunday Angelus message, Pope Francis expressed that the love of God and the love of neighbor are inextricably bound together.
Vatican Releases Synod on Synodality Report Proposing Larger Role for Laity in Church
The document, the synthesis of the assembly’s work from Oct. 4-29, proposes a “Synodal Church” that implements synodality throughout Church governance, theology, mission, and discernment of doctrine and pastoral issues.
Synod on Synodality 2023: Final Week Wraps up in Expectation of Summary Report
As the final week of this year's gathering unfolds amid contentious discussions, anticipation is rising for the publication of the Synod on Synodality’s summary report.
Pope Francis Consecrates War-torn World to Virgin Mary in Eucharistic Prayer Vigil
Invoking the Virgin Mary as the Queen of Peace and Mother of Mercy, Pope Francis implored her in St. Peter's Basilica to “intercede for our world in danger and turmoil” and to “convert those who fuel and foment conflicts.”
Pope Francis Signs "sick note" For Youngest Participant of the Synod on Synodality
Wyatt Olivas, 19, approached Pope Francis to ask if the pontiff would sign a letter requesting a few days of rest after the Synod before Olives heads back to classes at the University of Wyoming.
Synod on Synodality Delegates Pray the Rosary for Peace at St. Peter's Basilica: Photos
Their prayer intentions focused on those killed, wounded, and displaced by war, and included reflections on the past month’s work of the Synod, before the first session comes to a close this weekend.
Pope Francis Speaks at Synod on Synodality: "Clericalism" Defiles the Church
Pope Francis denounced clericalism and called it a “scandal” to see young priests buying lace vestments at tailor shops in a strongly-worded speech.
"Clericalizing women" Will Not Solve Problems: Cardinal at Synod on Synodality
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost noted that the Catholic Church is not a mirror image of society and “needs to be different.”
Practice Can Vary But Doctrine Has to Be "same for everyone": Synod Delegate
Archbishop Stanislaw Gadecki said Thursday one difficulty of synodality lies in distinguishing pastoral practice — which can be adapted — from Church doctrine.
