Archive for October 4, 2023
Cardinal Zen expresses concerns about Synod on Synodality in leaked letter to bishops
Just days before the Synod on Synodality kicked off its first round of meetings at the Vatican, a letter from... Read more
Carlo Acutis’ mother places his first-class relic in new diocesan shrine in New Jersey
Blessed Carlo Acutis is on his way to becoming the first millennial saint of the Catholic Church, and his mother... Read more
Did St. Francis really tame a savage wolf? A look at the legend
A historic church sits on the spot where, as the story goes, St. Francis of Assisi made a pact with... Read more
Pope Francis issues new call for dramatic climate change measures
The pope wrote that the effects of climate change “are here and increasingly evident.” Read more
Newsom’s pick of abortion activist to Senate reveals White House ambitions, experts say
Laphonza Butler, 44, checks a number of boxes among Democratic interest groups. Read more
Pope Francis: Synod on Synodality’s primary task ‘to refocus our gaze on God’
Pope Francis underlined that “the primary task of the synod” is to “refocus our gaze on God, to be a... Read more
Indian priest who joined Hindu nationalist party relieved of duties by bishop
The priest’s action took place at a time of rising persecution of Christians in India. Read more
PHOTOS: Maryland youth rally commemorates the first English Mass in America
The event included Mass, sports, devotional talks, confessions, adoration, a concert, and even presentations by the Army and the local... Read more
Florida executes convicted double-murderer despite pleas from Catholic bishops
Michael Zack had been convicted of two 1996 murders: He stabbed Ravonne Smith to death and later beat to death... Read more
St. Peter’s Basilica to offer nightly Eucharistic adoration during Synod on Synodality
The basilica will also host weekly candlelight rosary processions at 9 p.m. each Saturday in the month of October. Read more
New film about Mother Teresa ignites controversy over saint’s ‘spiritual struggle’
Father Brian Kolodiejchuk said the film’s writer and director committed "grave errors" in claiming that Mother Teresa had “lost her... Read more
Assisi celebrates St. Francis’ feast day on 800th anniversary of two significant works
Crowds gathered in the beloved saint’s hometown to celebrate his life, his rule, and the Nativity scene in Greccio. Read more
Pope Francis to Synod on Synodality: ‘Do not sadden the Holy Spirit’
Pointing synod delegates to texts by St. Basil on the Holy Spirit, the pope emphasized the importance of listening over... Read more
New ‘grammar of synodality’ on display at start of synod gathering
On its opening day, synod leaders also highlighted the many ways in which the current gathering breaks the mold of... Read more
UPDATE: 11 dead, 60 injured from collapse of church roof in Mexico during baptisms
Authorities said approximately 100 people were in the church at the time of the collapse. Read more
Jesuits in Bolivia call lawsuit filed by alleged sexual abuse victims ‘senseless’
The lawsuit was filed on Oct. 2 by a group of former students of the John XXIII School in Bolivia... Read more
Who will replace Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House?
Republicans in the House of Representatives are scrambling to decide who will replace Rep. Kevin McCarthy after he was ousted... Read more
