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Pope Francis calls for immediate release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas
Some 130 Israeli hostages were taken by the militant Islamist group Hamas during its attack on Israel last weekend. Read more
Synod on Synodality: Who is overseeing the draft report at the end of the assembly?
Synod on Synodality delegates elected this week the members of a commission who will supervise the drafting of a “synthesis... Read more
Synod cardinal speaks on LGBTQ+ Catholics and those who love the Traditional Latin Mass
At an Oct. 10 press conference on the Synod on Synodality, Cardinal Joseph Tobin responded to a question about those... Read more
Vatican safeguarding group calls on Synod on Synodality to address abuse in the Church
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors has called on the synod to discuss sexual abuse this month. Read more
Pope Francis calls Gaza priest as Israel announces blockade
The pope called Father Gabriel Romanelli, pastor of Holy Family Church, the only Catholic Church in Gaza City and in... Read more
Synod on Synodality asks members to foster communion with the marginalized
“All are invited to be part of the Church,” Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich said at the start of the Oct. 9... Read more
PHOTOS: Synod on Synodality delegates attend Divine Liturgy in St. Peter’s Basilica
Patriarchs representing many Eastern Catholic Churches chanted prayers and processed up to the basilica’s Altar of the Chair. Read more
FACT CHECK: Did 118 participants at the Synod on Synodality really come down with COVID?
After consulting doctors, Cardinal Mario Grech said there was no reason to be alarmed about the spread of COVID at... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of October
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of October is for the Synod. Read more
Eastern Orthodox synods are bishops-only, metropolitan tells delegates
Speaking to the Synod, an Eastern Orthodox bishop said the definition of synodality of the October assembly “differs greatly” from... Read more
Parolin: Hamas attack jeopardizes peace accord with Saudi Arabia
Before the attacks, the U.S. government had been involved in negotiations with Israel and Saudi Arabia working toward establishing formal... Read more
This week at the Synod on Synodality: Deliberations and veiled agendas
Concerns linger about the potential for pressure groups to sway the synod’s course. Read more
Pope Francis: Do not forget your life and faith are a gift from God
“Jesus reminds us what happens when a person deceives himself into thinking that he does things on his own, and... Read more
Pope Francis, Jerusalem patriarch call for peace after Hamas attack
The pope issued an appeal Sunday to “please stop weapons attacks!” Read more
Outcome of Synod will be welcomed as the ‘will of God,’ says African cardinal
Congolese Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu described synodality as “a new way of being a Church.” Read more
Secrecy at the Synod on Synodality: What we know about delegates’ confidentiality requirements
The Synod on Synodality’s official regulations no longer allow Synod delegates to share their personal interventions with the public. Read more
Synod on Synodality 2023: Facts, anecdotes, and analysis from the first week
Facts, anecdotes, and analysis from the first week of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops at... Read more
Pope offers prayers to victims of deadly bus crash in Venice, Italy
Authorities reported that the bus broke out in flames after crashing. At least 21 people were reported dead by Friday... Read more
Fact check: Does the Synod on Synodality website really feature artwork from Father Marko Rupnik?
CNA fact-checks the claim that Father Marko Rupnik’s artwork is featured prominently by Catholic institutions, including the Synod on Synodality... Read more
What is being discussed during the first week of the Synod on Synodality?
During the first full day of work Oct. 5, participants met in small groups of about 12 people where they... Read more
