Vatican News
Theologian at Synod on Synodality: There’s ‘too much emphasis’ on women priests
“As a woman, I’m not focused at all on the fact that I’m not a priest,” Renée Köhler-Ryan said at... Read more
A papal visit to the South Pole? Pope Francis looks to new peripheries
In a new interview, the pope said someone had recommended he make a visit to Antarctica the next time he’s... Read more
Pope Francis in new interview: ‘Church has to change’ in favor of human dignity
Pope Francis, speaking in a new interview published by a media outlet in his native Argentina, said the Church must... Read more
Synod on Synodality ‘cannot remove pages from the Bible,’ synod archbishop says
Archbishop José Miguel Gómez Rodríguez, the archbishop of Manizales in Colombia, shares his experience at the Synod of Synodality. Read more
Cardinal De Donatis leads faithful in Rome for prayer vigil for peace in the Holy Land
The candlelight vigil opened with a prayer for the Holy Land and was followed by a recitation of the rosary. Read more
Chinese bishops leaving Synod on Synodality early
The two prelates are returning to China because of “pastoral needs,” a Vatican spokesman said Monday. Read more
This week at the Synod on Synodality: Participation focus comes amid exit of Chinese bishops
The Vatican confirmed that the bishops from the People’s Republic of China are leaving ahead of the event’s conclusion. Read more
Jerusalem bishop discusses hopes for cease-fire, ‘two-state solution’ to Israel-Hamas war
Bishop William Hanna Shomali’s interview with EWTN New’s “Vaticano” program aired Oct. 15. Read more
Catholic patriarch of Jerusalem offers to be exchanged for hostages held by Hamas
Israel Defense Forces announced Monday that 199 Israeli hostages, including children, are being held by Hamas. Read more
Israel’s foreign minister criticizes Vatican response to Hamas attack
Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen spoke Oct. 15 with the Holy See’s foreign minister, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, about the situation... Read more
At Angelus, Pope Francis reminds the faithful: The Lord ‘does not impose’ and ‘does not give up’
God continuously “extends the invitation” until the faithful respond to it, the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis highlights ‘little greatness’ of St. Thérèse of Lisieux in apostolic letter
St. Thérèse of Lisieux, also called “The Little Flower,” was a French Carmelite nun who died in 1897 from tuberculosis... Read more
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
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
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
Synod on Synodality delegates make a pilgrimage to Rome’s catacombs
Hundreds of delegates took a break from their discussions of synodality to visit the catacombs of St. Sebastian and St.... Read more
Cardinal Hollerich: Beginning today the Synod is addressing ‘some of the key points’
Speaking at the Synod on Synodality, Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich shared an introductory reflection on the “co-responsibility of the mission.” Read more
Synod on Synodality: Italian nun claims St. Paul attended ‘non-ritual female liturgy’
Mother Maria Grazia Angelini claimed that St. Paul “inserted himself into a ‘non-ritual’ female liturgy” when he arrived in the... Read more
The devil ‘wants to see us divided,’ cardinal says at Synod on Synodality Mass
“If we have the courage to look at our current reality as a Church, it won’t be hard to see... Read more
Whoopi Goldberg reveals ‘remarkable’ meeting with Pope Francis
The Oscar-winning actress provided an account of the visit in a series of Instagram posts. Read more
