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As Catholic dioceses across the world embark on the synodal path, experts offer advice
Supporters bill it as one of the most important Catholic events since Vatican II. Read more
Carl Anderson receives honor from Catholic Church in Poland
The Totus Tuus award is known as the ‘Catholic Nobel’ in Poland. Read more
Pope Francis defends conscientious objection to abortion, euthanasia in healthcare
The pope was speaking to Italian pharmacists. Read more
France’s Catholic bishops will uphold confessional seal, spokeswoman clarifies
She said: ‘One cannot change the canon law for France as it is international.’ Read more
Prominent Anglican bishop received into Catholic Church
Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali has joined the personal ordinariate. Read more
Number of new Catholic seminarians in Poland falls by nearly 20% year on year
In 2021, 356 seminarians began their studies. Read more
This is the miracle that paved the way for John Paul I’s beatification
Pope Francis has officially recognized the miracle, which took place in his homeland. Read more
Pope Francis: The Gospel opens every culture to greater freedom in Christ
He was speaking at his weekly general audience. Read more
John Paul I, ‘the smiling pope,’ to be beatified after miracle approved by Pope Francis
‘The smiling pope’ died unexpectedly after just 33 days in office. Read more
Blessed Carlo Acutis’ doctors recall his last days in hospital
Fifteen-year-old Carlo Acutis died within a week of being diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia, offering his suffering for the pope... Read more
French Catholic leader discusses ‘clumsy wording’ on confessional seal with interior minister
The archbishop asked for ‘forgiveness,’ saying that his remarks overshadowed a landmark abuse report. Read more
Bishop: Ask Bl. Carlo Acutis on his feast day for a greater love for the Eucharist
The blessed’s tomb has drawn more than 117,000 visitors. Read more
European court rules Vatican cannot be sued in local courts over clerical abuse
The ruling is not final. Read more
‘They are killing Naples’: Catholic archbishop appeals for an end to mafia violence
Archbishop Domenico Battaglia’s appeal followed a spate of deadly violence. Read more
New JPII Institute president: My stance on Humanae vitae was misinterpreted
Msgr. Philippe Bordeyne officially took office on Sept. 22. Read more
Pope Francis greets Colombian nun freed 4 years after kidnapping by Islamists in Mali
Sr. Gloria Cecilia Narváez Argoti was kidnapped in 2017. Read more
Pope Francis at the Angelus: ‘Is your faith tired and do you want to reinvigorate it?’
The pope outlined a three-step process for personal renewal. Read more
Pope Francis launches 2-year synodal path with call to ‘encounter, listen, and discern’
The diocesan phase of the Synod on Synodality will last from October 2021 to April 2022. Read more
Pope Francis and Nancy Pelosi meet at the Vatican
The House Speaker was in Rome for the G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit. Read more
Pope Francis: Path to 2023 Synod on Synodality faces 3 ‘risks’
The two-year process leading to the synod formally opens this weekend. Read more
