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Amazon Synod Discussion Groups Support Married Priests, Female Deacons
At least four of the 12 language groups at the Amazon synod overtly propose the ordination of married men to the priesthood in summary reports published by the Vatican Friday, with the majority of the discussion groups expressing openness to the idea.
Vatican Denies Indian Nun's Appeal of Dismissal from Religious Life for Disobedience
The Congregation for the Oriental Churches has rejected the appeal of Sister Lucy Kalapura, who was dismissed from religious life in August for several acts of disobedience, including a protest of the handling of another nun's accusation that a bishop serially raped her.
Missionary: Married Priests in Amazon Wouldn't Get to the Root of the problem
A South American missionary to Angola who is participating in the Amazon Synod at the invitation of the pope has said the proposal to ordain as priests married men to solve the lack of evangelization in the Amazon is “illusory”.
Pope Francis Appoints New Head of Vatican Security
Pope Francis Tuesday appointed the second-in-command of Vatican security to head the City State's national police force, after the resignation of the former chief Oct. 14.
Bishop Byrne: Newman Would Be Surprised to be Canonized a Saint
Cardinal John Henry Newman would be surprised by his own canonization as a saint, an English bishop said Monday, adding that Newman’s life offers an important witness of holiness for contemporary Catholics.
Vatican City Security Head Resigns after Confidential Memo was Leaked
The head of the Vatican City State’s national police force has resigned, after a confidential internal memo was leaked to the press that announced the suspension of some Vatican employees and restricted their access to the Vatican.
These are the Four Women Being Canonized with John Henry Newman
Pope Francis will canonize four women alongside John Henry Newman this Sunday. These women -- a stigmatist, a mystic, a Roman orphan, and Nobel Peace prize nominee -- also proclaimed Christ through their lives and their miracles in a unique way.
The Amazon Synod, by the Numbers
Here are a few facts about the Amazon synod, as told by the numbers.
Vatican: Pope Francis 'never said' what Scalfari reported about divinity of Jesus Christ
A Vatican spokesman directly denied on Thursday the report of an Italian journalist who wrote that Pope Francis said he did not believe that Jesus Christ was divine.
Catholic community in Morocco is small, but very much alive: New Salesian Cardinal
While the Catholic community in Morocco is small, it bears a strong witness to the Gospel as it proclaims the message of Christ and serves those in need, said one of the Church’s new cardinals this week.
Cardinal Sarah: Ideological Push in Amazon Synod an 'insult to God'
The push by some Westerners to use the Vatican’s Amazon synod to advance their personal agendas is an insult to God and his plan for the Church, Cardinal Robert Sarah said in an interview published this week.
Priestly Celibacy Discussed as Amazon Synod Gets Underway
Some participants at the Vatican’s Synod of Bishops on the Amazon have responded critically to a proposal that the Church ordain married men - so called viri probati - in response to a shortage of priestly vocations in the Amazon region of South America.
Holy Spirit is 'main actor' of Amazon synod, pope says in opening remarks
In his opening remarks for the Amazon synod Monday, Pope Francis said the assembly’s working document is meant to be “destroyed” as the starting point of the work of the Holy Spirit, who he prays will guide the synodal process.
Pope Francis urges new cardinals to imitate Christ’s compassionate heart
Pope Francis created 13 new cardinals Saturday, encouraging each of them to ask for the grace to have a compassionate heart like Christ.
In Rome, Outside Voices Offer Contrasting Opposition to Amazon Synod
This week, two groups who say their voices are not often heard by Church leaders held events to speak out against aspects of the Amazon synod with which they disagree, with both groups offering dramatic assessments about the meaning and significance of the synod of bishops.
Vatican Approves Miracle of Polish Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski
The Vatican announced Thursday approval of a miracle attributed to Venerable Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski, the former primate of Poland known for his heroic resistance to Communism.
After Vatican raid, 5 officials and employees suspended
An Italian news magazine has reported that five Vatican employees have been suspended following an Oct. 1 raid of offices within the Vatican’s Secretariat of State.
The Church's Extraordinary Missionary Month Begins under the Gaze of St Therese
Pope Francis opened the Extraordinary Missionary Month Tuesday invoking St. Therese of Liseux, the patron saint of missionaries.
Vatican Prosecutors Conduct Raid on Secretariat of State Offices
Vatican prosecutors seized documents and electronic devices in a raid executed Tuesday at the offices of the most senior curial department.
Pope Francis Institutes Day to Promote Knowledge and Love of Scripture
Pope Francis Monday declared the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time to be the Sunday of the Word of God in order to promote a closer relationship with holy scripture and its dissemination in the world.
