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Women deacons off the table? Synod delegate claims ‘some women sense a call to priesthood’
“I think we have to look at the question very much from … the Spirit. ‘Is the Spirit calling women?’”... Read more
Pope Francis prays rosary for peace on eve of first anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack
On the eve of the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, the pope implored Our Lady, Queen of... Read more
Pope Francis urges married couples to ‘be open to life’
In his Sunday Angelus address, the Holy Father asked couples to reflect on whether their married life is fully open... Read more
Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including archbishops of Tehran and Toronto
Since his election in 2013, Pope Francis has created 142 cardinals from 70 countries at nine consistories. Read more
Lebanese bishop makes impassioned plea for peace at synod briefing
Bishop Mounir Khairallah of Batroun shared his personal experience of violence and forgiveness, recounting how his parents were murdered when... Read more
What’s behind the viral photo of Pope Francis venerating a chair?
CNA explains what was behind the viral photo of Pope Francis sitting before an ancient wooden chair during the first... Read more
Synod participants put spotlight on world’s poor and vulnerable on feast of St. Francis
Closing the first week of meetings, Synod on Synodality participants from different continents put a spotlight on the plight of... Read more
Analysis: This week at the Synod on Synodality — revolution or much ado about nothing?
The tone of the opening days of the synod’s final general assembly makes it apparent that, for the moment, there... Read more
Synod rules out women deacons; meetings called to be ‘laboratories of synodal life’
The Synod on Synodality commenced its second day on Thursday in which 356 participants convened at the Vatican. Read more
At Synod on Synodality, pope says Church needs new ways for bishops to be ‘synodal’
“Never can a bishop, or any other Christian, think of himself ‘without others,’” Pope Francis said Wednesday at the first... Read more
Pope Francis opens Synod on Synodality assembly with warning against personal ‘agendas’
The second session of the 16th Ordinary Synod of Bishops, running from Oct. 2–27, marks a critical phase in the... Read more
Pope Francis calls for global day of prayer, fasting amid escalating conflict in Holy Land
The pope’s surprise announcement comes the morning after Iran launched hundreds of missiles toward Israel. Read more
Pope Francis: We must acknowledge our sins, ask forgiveness to become missionary Church
During the penitential celebration on the eve of the Synod on Synodality, confessions and testimonies were shared by bishops, religious,... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of October
“We Christians are all responsible for the Church’s mission. Every priest. Everyone,” the pope said in a video released Sept.... Read more
Decoding the Synod on Synodality: CNA’s essential terminology guide
As the Catholic Church kicks off the second session of the Synod on Synodality this week, it’s helpful to understand... Read more
Pope Francis appoints priest who serves disadvantaged youth to Vatican evangelization office
Father Samuele Sangalli has a license in philosophy and also studied educational sciences, which he has put to use as... Read more
Pope Francis steers delicate course on women, the Church, and the Synod on Synodality 2024
On Oct. 2, Pope Francis will open the second session of the Synod on Synodality, the last part of the... Read more
Vatican announces apostolic visit to Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter
The Vatican announced it will carry out an apostolic visitation to the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, whose priests celebrate... Read more
Synod on Synodality retreat aims for ‘renewed’ Pentecost through Mary and the rosary
Cardinal Mario Grech opened a two-day retreat on Monday for participants of the second session of the Synod on Synodality. Read more
Catholic Institute for Nonviolence to launch in Rome, contribute to 2024 synod
The mission of the Catholic Institute for Nonviolence is to deepen “Catholic understanding of and commitment to the practice of... Read more
