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Synod Debates on Bishops, Laypeople Opened to Public at Theology Forums
Speakers claimed an important part of synodality is implementing the proper understanding of a bishop’s authority in his diocese.
At Synod on Synodality, Non-Catholic Delegates Put Christian Unity in Focus
According to Cardinal Kurt Koch, the imperative for all Christian churches to journey, pray, and cooperate is Jesus’ own priestly prayer recorded in John 17.
Pope Francis: "Prayer and fasting are the weapons of love that change history"
In his letter to Catholics in the Middle East, the Holy Father expressed his closeness with those “who dwell in the lands of which the Scriptures speak most often.”
Pope Francis Urges Married Couples to "be open to life"
In his Sunday Angelus address, the Holy Father asked couples to reflect on whether their married life is fully open to the gift of children.
Pope Francis Prays Rosary for Peace on Eve of First Anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 Attack
On the eve of the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, the pope implored Our Lady, Queen of Peace, to “dispel the dark clouds of evil.”
At Synod on Synodality, Pope Says Church Needs New Ways for Bishops to be "synodal"
“Never can a bishop, or any other Christian, think of himself ‘without others,’” Pope Francis said Wednesday at the first meeting of the 2024 Synod on Synodality.
Synod on Synodality Retreat Aims for "renewed" Pentecost Through Mary and The Rosary
Cardinal Mario Grech opened a two-day retreat on Monday for participants of the second session of the Synod on Synodality.
In a Secularized Luxembourg, Pope Francis Tells Catholics to Evangelize Europe
Before flying to the neighboring country of Belgium on the afternoon of Sept. 26, the 87-year-old pope spent one day visiting the tiny but wealthy Luxembourg.
Vatican Secretary of State Warns of Europe’s Low Birth Rates, "demographic winter"
Cardinal Pietro Parolin in an interview with Vatican Media said Europe “greatly needs” to rediscover its Christian roots and face its fertility crisis.
Pope Francis Condemns Pornography As "a language of the devil"
Pope Francis spoke about pornography and how to avoid the devil’s temptation to sin via the internet during his 500th general audience.
Pope Francis Cancels Meetings for "mild flu-like condition"
The Vatican shared written copies of Pope Francis’ messages on AI and Christmas, as meetings with the 87-year-old pope were canceled Monday for a mild flu.
Pope Francis: "True power is taking care of the weakest"
In his Angelus message at the Vatican on Sunday, Pope Francis said: “True power is taking care of the weakest; that makes you great.”
What You Need to Know Bout Part 2 of the Synod on Syno wedality
The second Vatican assembly for the global Synod on Synodality will kick off in October, bringing together clerics and laity alike for a month of discussions.
Pope Francis: More Needs to be Done to Restore Dignity to Organized Crime Victims
The Holy Father insisted it is neither “possible nor tolerable” to forget the damage done to the dignity of millions of men and women who suffer.
Vatican to Work With Italian Authorities to Prosecute Source of Leaks
The Vatican is cooperating with Italian prosecutors on an investigation into the leaking of financial information related to the major finance trial that ended last year.
Pope Francis Urges Release of Hamas Hostages, End of Conflict in Israel and Palestine
Pope Francis on Sunday urged the release of the remaining Hamas hostages as he remembered 23-year-old American Hersh Goldberg-Polin and five others.
U.S. Presidential Election a Choice Between "the lesser evil": Pope Francis
Speaking aboard the papal plane, Pope Francis encouraged U.S. Catholics to vote with their conscience in the upcoming Nov. 5 election.
Put Love before Superstition, Fear: Pope Francis in Papua New Guinea
After celebrating Mass in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, on Sept. 8, the pope traveled 620 miles by air to Vanimo, a coastal town known for its white sand beaches and good surfing.
The Eucharist Teaches Us fraternity: Pope Francis to 2024 International Eucharistic Congress
Pope Francis sent a video message for the first day of the 2024 International Eucharistic Congress, taking place in Quito, Ecuador, Sept. 8-15.
"Renew your Hope in Jesus": Pope Francis Prays for People of Nicaragua at Sunday Angelus
The pope entrusted Nicaragua to the protection and intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
