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Islamic terrorists massacre 150 in Burkina Faso
More than 150 people, including many Christians, were massacred by Islamic terrorists in Burkina Faso, sources told Aid to the... Read more
French archbishop consecrates city to Sacred Heart of Jesus ahead of ‘Gate of Darkness’ event
Archbishop Guy de Kerimel’s decision to consecrate the city and archdiocese comes ahead of the operatic city-funded production “The Gate... Read more
Vatican statistics: Catholic population shrinks in Europe, rises everywhere else
The Catholic population decline coincided with a total population reduction on the continent, which recorded a net loss of 517,000... Read more
Here’s what’s happening during the last week of the Synod on Synodality
The focus going forward will be the writing and editing of the Synod on Synodality’s final document. Read more
Australian archbishop: Synod on Synodality cannot ‘reinvent the Catholic faith’
“It's the one Church, it’s the one faith, and we want to keep celebrating that even amidst our cultural diversity,”... Read more
Norwegian bishops and 30-plus Christian groups sign declaration against gender ideology
The Ecumenical Declaration on “Gender and Sexual Diversity,” issued on Tuesday, cites “biological reality” in criticizing those movements. Read more
Analysis: Is the Synod on Synodality’s focus on the local Churches a Trojan horse?
One gets the impression that many Synod on Synodality participants view the subject of local Churches as a kind of... Read more
Cardinal from Amazon: ‘Many of our women are true deaconesses’
Cardinal Leonardo Steiner, the archbishop of Manaus in Brazil who is participating in the Synod on Synodality, said that “many... Read more
Pope Francis to release new encyclical ‘Dilexit Nos’ on the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The encyclical, titled “Dilexit Nos,” meaning “he has loved us,” will be published on Oct. 24. Read more
Why did the Synod on Synodality hold extra theological meetings in 2024?
At the forums, speakers drew heavily on the Church’s dogmatic constitution from Vatican II, Lumen Gentium, in their defenses of... Read more
Pope Francis to release ‘first memoir published by a sitting pontiff’ in January
The original plan had been to release the memoir after his death. However, the pope decided to publish in light... Read more
‘The Dark Charm of Halloween’ is title of new book by International Association of Exorcists
“The Dark Charm of Halloween” is the title of a new book launched by the International Association of Exorcists. Read more
Synod delegates urge young Catholics to learn how to listen to others in a polarized world
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich drew attention to the upcoming Nov. 5 U.S. elections and stressed the importance of seeing the person... Read more
EWTN News examines Kamala Harris’ scrutiny of Knights of Columbus members
While serving as a U.S. senator from California, Vice President Kamala Harris repeatedly scrutinized judicial nominees for being members of... Read more
Fernández: Diaconate ‘is not today’ the answer for promoting women in Church leadership
Cardinal Víctor Fernández at a speech at the general congregation on Oct. 21 recalled that for the Holy Father the... Read more
British army veteran convicted of praying silently near abortion clinic
A British army veteran and Christian has been found guilty of praying silently outside of an abortion clinic, facing an... Read more
Paris archbishop condemns firing of Catholic school principal accused of violating secular laws
Catholic schools in France, which are state-funded, are allowed to maintain their religious identity and offer catechism classes so long... Read more
‘Time is right’ for Catholic hospital and medical school project in Michigan, bishop says
A celebration of two beloved saints recently served to highlight an initiative to found an authentically Catholic hospital and medical... Read more
Dutch cardinal advocates Christ-centered reform over controversial issues
Maintain unity in the Church and focus on Christ-centered catechesis, Dutch Cardinal Willem Eijk of Utrecht warned against the backdrop... Read more
Pope Francis hopes for ‘reconciled differences’ with Orthodox and Protestant Christians
The pope said “the climate of dialogue between the two Churches has lost the acrimony of the past and today... Read more
