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Pope Launches Study Groups for Synod on Synodality's Key Issues, Announces Assembly Dates
The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis has launched synodal study groups to analyze key issues ahead of October’s Synod on Synodality assembly.
German Catholics Ask Bishops to Reconsider Synodal Way Plans
Ahead of a high-stakes gathering of the German bishops next Monday, a lay group warned the prelates of moving “further away from the people of God.”
President of Hungary, Champion of Many Catholics Globally, Resigns
A hero to many Catholics worldwide because of her pro-family leadership, Novák stepped down unexpectedly Feb. 10 amid protests over her role in a controversial pardon.
English Cardinal Offers Prayers for King Charles III after Cancer Diagnosis
King Charles, 75, underwent treatment recently for an enlarged prostate and an unspecified cancer was discovered during that treatment.
Synod on Synodality Organizers iInvite 300 Parish Priests to a Listening Session in Rome
Synod on Synodality organizers are inviting 300 parish priests to come to Rome for a meeting of “listening, prayer, and discernment” that will help shape the next Synod assembly discussions.
Ordination of English Bishop-elect Canceled amid Unexplained "canonical process"
“Canon Christopher Whitehead has stepped back from active ministry whilst this process is ongoing,” a statement from the Diocese of Plymouth said.
Pope Francis: Wrath is a Vice that is "pervasive," "dark"
Pope Francis dedicated his Jan. 31 general audience to the subject of wrath, characterizing it as a vice that is “pervasive” and “particularly dark.”
Critics Challenge German Synodal Way in Light of Abuse Study
A new study looking at survivors of abuse within the Evangelical Church in Germany calls into doubt the narrative that abuse is “specific to Catholic factors.”
One Person Killed in Shooting at Catholic Church in Istanbul, Manhunt Underway
Bishop Massimiliano Palinuro, the apostolic vicar of Istanbul, told EWTN News on Jan. 28 that a parishioner was killed “during the consecration” in the attack on Santa Maria Church in Istanbul’s Sariyer district.
Archbishop of Canterbury Celebrates Anglican Liturgy in a Catholic Basilica in Rome
Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby celebrated an Anglican service this morning in the Catholic Basilica of St. Bartholomew, located on Tiber Island.
From Struggles With Temper to Path of Charity, St. Francis de Sales is a Model for us all
On Jan. 24, the Church celebrates the patron saint of journalists, writers, and the Catholic press: St. Francis de Sales, doctor of the Church.
The Origins of St. Agnes, Child Saint and Martyr
Although not much is known about the life of St. Agnes, there are many stories passed down since her martyrdom in the fourth century.
Pope Francis Calls Surrogacy "deplorable," Calls for Global Ban in Speech to Ambassadors
Pope Francis called surrogacy “deplorable” and called for a global ban on the exploitative practice of “so-called surrogate motherhood.”
Thousands of "Star Singers" Continue Tradition of Bringing Christ’s Blessings for New Year
Every year in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, thousands of children go from door to door dressed as the three Wise Men to bring the blessing of Christ.
‘Benedict trusted Francis. But he was bitterly disappointed,’ biographer says in new interview
Pope Benedict XVI’s biographer, Peter Seewald, has raised concerns about how Pope Francis is managing the legacy of his predecessor.
Let Each Bishop “make that discernment”: Vatican Prefect on Fiducia Supplicans Application
In an interview published in a Spanish newspaper, Dicastery of the Doctrine of the Faith prefect Cardinal Victor Fernández responded to criticism of the declaration.
Pope Francis: After 2,000 Years the Persecution of Christians Continues
During Tuesday’s Angelus on the occasion of the feast of St. Stephen, Pope Francis renewed his call for peace.
St. Stephen: Visiting the Spot Where the First Martyr Died
A chapel of one form or another memorializing Stephen’s martyrdom has existed at the site since at least the fifth century.
Pope Francis "deeply saddened" by Shooting at Prague University
A 24-year-old student opened fire in the university’s philosophy department building after first killing his father outside of Prague. The gunman killed himself after the rampage.
Hearing the Pope’s Confession: Vatican Confessor Reflects on Sacrament
A veteran Vatican confessor spoke about his time as confessor to Pope Francis, stressing the enduring and essential role of the sacrament.
