Archive for October 26, 2019

Police officers drive away a lorry in which was discovered 39 dead bodies, at Waterglade Industrial Park in Grays, east of London, Oct. 23, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

Catholics call for prayer, legal migration routes after Essex lorry deaths

In the wake of the discovery of the bodies of eight women and 31 men inside a semi trailer in... Read more

Our Lady of Lourdes grotto, France. ?w=200&h=150

Pickpocketing on the rise in Lourdes, authorities caution pilgrims

As reports of theft are on the rise at a famous Marian shrine in France, Lourdes authorities have increased security... Read more

A statue displayed in Santa Maria in Traspontina. ?w=200&h=150

By JD Flynn

Analysis: Why 'Pachamama' took a dip

The “Pachamama” splash heard ‘round the world is evidence that among some Vatican leaders, a commitment to 'dialogue' is still... Read more

Pope Francis speaks in the Vatican's synod hall, Oct. 7, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope asks for focus on 'diagnosis' of Amazon synod report; warns against ‘elite Christians’ focusing on the ‘little things’

In his closing remarks for the Amazon synod Saturday, Pope Francis urged the media not to give undue attention to... Read more

 Press briefing on the Amazon Synod at the Holy See press office. ?w=200&h=150

Amazon synod document calls for married priests and increased role for women

The 33-page document, approved Oct. 26, is the result of a three-week meeting in Rome.  Read more

A wooden cross in the rainforest. Stock photo via Shutterstock.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus,Courtney Mares

Church must convert from cultural, ecological sins, Amazon synod concludes

The Amazon synod final document, published Saturday, laid out the need to define “ecological sins” while calling the Church to... Read more