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For UK archbishop, the plight of migrant families strikes a chord
As Europe continues to face mass migration from crisis zones, the synod discussions cannot ignore the weighty impact this crisis... Read more
Pope Francis could visit Mexico in first half of 2016
Pope Francis is seriously considering a trip to Mexico in 2016, the vice director of the Holy See Press Office... Read more
Full text of Cardinal Erdo's introductory report for the Synod on the Family
On Oct. 5, the opening day of the 2015 Synod on the Family, Cardinal Peter Erdo of Esztergom-Budapest -- who... Read more
A triumph through remarkable trial - the story of one Catholic athlete
Remembering the words spoken by then-five year-old Valeria Tkacik still gives her mother, Anne, goose bumps. Read more
Here's what it was like when Pope Francis visited the homeless in DC
Pope Francis’ visit to homeless men and women in Washington, D.C., was “life-changing,” said the head of Catholic Charities in... Read more
Paris archbishop says 'there will be no spectacular revolution at the synod'
There are no “spectacular revolutions” in the offing at the Synod of Bishops, and those expecting one will be disappointed,... Read more
Despite objections, Calif. governor signs assisted-suicide bill
After months of debate and strong opposition, California governor Jerry Brown on Monday signed into a law a bill enabling... Read more
A warning from Pope Francis: Don't politicize the synod
Pope Francis opened the Synod on the Family with a reminder that it's not a forum whereby leaders come to... Read more
This Catholic healthcare group is being sued for refusing to provide abortions
Trinity Health Corporations, one of the largest Catholic health care operations in America, is seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit... Read more
Pope Francis asks for prayers ahead of synod discussion
In his Sunday Angelus address Pope Francis stressed the role of spouses in generating children, and asked for prayers ahead... Read more
God's dream for creation? The union of a man and woman, Pope says
Pope Francis formally opened the synod of bishops Sunday, telling participants that the union between a man and woman is... Read more
The relics of St Therese, and her parents, will be displayed throughout the synod
Glass cases with the relics of Saint Therese of Lisieux and her parents, Blessed Louis and Zelie Martin, will be... Read more
Pope tells Synod Fathers to learn from the Holy Family
Pope Francis on Saturday presided over a candlelight vigil for the Synod on the Family, calling on the Synod Fathers... Read more
Vatican responds to CDF official’s 'coming out'
The director of the Holy See press office has issued a statement in response to Vatican official Msgr. Krzysztof Charamsa's... Read more
Gay Catholics tell synod to promote chastity – for everyone
Same-sex attracted Catholics who have turned away from a homosexual lifestyle are urging participants at the upcoming Synod on the... Read more
Listen to your guardian angel's advice - he is God’s messenger, Pope says
Each of us has a Guardian Angel who, acting on behalf of God, advises us and protects us from evil,... Read more
'You are not alone' - Oregon bishops, priests support a community in shock
In the wake of a mass shooting at a community college in Roseburg, Oregon, members of a local Catholic parish... Read more
Ahead of the synod, LGBT activists lobby bishops. Here's what they want.
As the Synod on the Family approaches, a well-funded LGBT activist coalition is lobbying bishops to revive controversial language from... Read more
What to expect from this year's synod of bishops
As the synod’s schedule and methodology were rolled out ahead of its launch this weekend, some novelties came along with... Read more
These African pastors want to maintain Christ's love, and truth, at the synod
Ten prelates from Africa have stood up against a pastoral approach to new challenges to marriage and the family that... Read more
