Archive for October 14, 2023

The flag of Scotland.?w=200&h=150

By Madeleine Teahan

New bill introduces world’s most extreme abortion buffer zone law to Scotland

The bill, if passed, would make any form of pro-life outreach or demonstration within 656 feet of an abortion clinic... Read more

Catholic pilgrims on the Katy Trail Pilgrimage walk the route on Oct. 9, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Catholic pilgrimage group walks and prays the Katy Trail

Spanning almost the entire width of Missouri, the 240-mile trail, a state park, passes by many Catholic churches and beautiful... Read more

Synod on Synodality delegates seated at discussion tables inside Paul VI Hall at the Vatican in October 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Synod on Synodality 2023: Work begins on the final text as second week wraps up

The past week risked being overshadowed by a letter about the German Synodal Way shared with synod participants by Bishop... Read more

The former St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Roanoke, Virginia, is now the Basilica of St. Andrew.?w=200&h=150

By Matt McDonald

Southwestern Virginia church named basilica 

The former St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in the Diocese of Roanoke, Virginia, is now the Basilica of St. Andrew. Read more

Pope Francis at the Synod on Synodality on Oct. 10, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Jonathan Liedl

Synod on Synodality reports not ‘secret,’ but still won’t be shared, spokesman says

The decision was communicated Saturday by Paolo Ruffini, president of the synod’s communication commission, at a press briefing.  Read more

Sister María de los Dolores Palencia Gómez, Superior General of the Congregation of St. Joseph of Lyon, speaks to journalists during a press briefing for the Synod on Synodality at the Vatican on Oct. 14, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Jonathan Liedl

Synod ‘setting the stages for future changes’ on role of women; first woman presides over assembly

Sister Maria de los Dolores Palencia Gomez, a Sister of St. Joseph of Lyon, spoke at a press briefing about... Read more