Vatican News
Pope Francis: Marriage prep should be more than a few parish meetings
In his general audience Wednesday, Pope Francis said that engaged couples require “careful preparation” for the lifelong fidelity that marriage... Read more
Analysis: Will LGBT debate define the youth synod?
As the fifteenth ordinary general session of the Synod of Bishops draws to a close in Rome, the proposed text... Read more
Pope Francis lauds wisdom of old age
Pope Francis spoke about the wisdom and knowledge of the faith older people can share with the young at a... Read more
Cardinal highlights human trafficking and women's issues at synod
Women in Burma are working to end human trafficking, Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon said Tuesday. The cardinal called... Read more
Young people pray for St. John Paul II’s intercession during youth synod
The adoration holy hour on Saint John Paul II’s feast day included meditations on the pope’s Gospel reflections in St.... Read more
Cardinal Parolin: For Paul VI, ‘Humanae vitae’ had to be pastoral
When drafting Humanae vitae, Pope St. Paul VI showed pastoral concern while emphasizing doctrinal clarity, the Vatican’s secretary of state... Read more
Guard slain outside Mexican cardinal's home
An auxiliary policeman was shot and killed Sunday defending the home of Cardinal Norberto Rivera, the retired Archbishop of Mexico... Read more
'What is a youth?' A synod glossary
The 15th ordinary Synod of Bishops is meeting now to discuss young people, the faith, and vocational discernment. Many have... Read more
Synod bishop: 'John Paul II guided me through my youth'
On the feast of Saint John Paul II, one synod bishop reflected on how the Polish pope inspired generations of... Read more
Global Catholic tech: Online Arabic catechetical program unites Middle East Catholics
A bishop from Lebanon shared at the 2018 Synod of Bishops how his online catechesis program in Arabic has helped... Read more
Christ's throne is the cross, Pope Francis says
The throne of Jesus Christ is the cross upon which he gave his life for the world, and those who... Read more
Bishops talk abuse crisis, same-sex attraction at youth synod
As the youth synod wrapped up its third week, the bishops and auditors discussed the sexual abuse crisis in parts... Read more
World Mission Sunday to highlight that youth can evangelize too
As the Church prepares to celebrate World Mission Day on Sunday, the head of the Vatican’s evangelization congregation said the... Read more
Vigano letter responds to Cardinal Ouellet's charge of rebellion against pope
In a new testimony Friday, Archbishop Carlo Vigano charged that Pope Francis has been negligent in his responsibilities to the... Read more
Youth synod will write message to youth, discussion group names will not be released
The 2018 Synod of Bishops has elected a group of eight participants to begin drafting a message from the synod... Read more
Questions arise about Vatican official mentioned in Vigano report
An Italian magazine has raised new questions about a Vatican official mentioned in the August “testimony” of Archbishop Carlo Vigano.... Read more
Get real: What young religious hope to hear from the youth synod
Tonia Borsellino knows she’s a part of the “one percent” in the U.S. It doesn’t bother her. In fact, she... Read more
Hacking pastoral care: Youth synod bishops talk technology
Smartphone apps and Skype have transformed the way at least one synod bishop conducts his pastoral ministry with young people. Read more
Chaput: The terrain and challenge U.S. Christians face
The following interview with Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia was conducted Oct. 16 Read more
A synod summary from the Polish synod fathers – Oct 17
The social context of young Catholics living in multicultural and multi-denominational societies was at the center of the Synod assembly... Read more
