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A participant in the Vatican's Amazon synod is flanked by two members of the Swiss Guard.

The Amazon synod, by the numbers

Oct 11, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Here are a few facts about the Amazon synod, as told by the numbers.  Read more

Pope Francis at the meeting on protection of minors in the Church in the Vatican's New Synod Hall, Feb. 21, 2019.

'Vos estis' should guide diocesan policy, advocacy group says

Oct 10, 2019

The Catholic Benefits Association said last week that sexual abuse norms introduced by Pope Francis in May will likely require... Read more

Amazon spirituality event at the Church of Santa Maria in Traspontina in Rome Oct. 9, 2019.

Amazon spirituality events organized by network of Latin American and European groups

Oct 10, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

A network of organizations has united to promote gatherings devoted to the spirituality and culture of indigenous Amazonian people, all... Read more

An Oct. 10 Vatican press briefing during the Synod of Bishops on the Amazon.

The Church has fought infanticide, Amazon synod bishops say

Oct 10, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Bishop Wilmar Santin of Itabituba, Brazil said Thursday that the Church has worked to eradicate the practice of tribal infanticide... Read more

Paolo Ruffini, prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Communications, in the Vatican press room.

Vatican: Pope Francis 'never said' what Scalfari reported about divinity of Jesus Christ

Oct 10, 2019

A Vatican spokesman directly denied on Thursday the report of an Italian journalist who wrote that Pope Francis said he... Read more

Bishop John Jenik. Courtesy photo: Archdiocese of New York.

Pope accepts resignation of NY auxiliary under investigation for abuse

Oct 10, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis accepted Thursday the resignation of Bishop John Jenik as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of New York... Read more

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia's 2019 African Heritage Mass.

African Heritage Mass in Philadelphia draws Catholics from 21 countries

Oct 10, 2019

By Perry West

Hundreds of African Catholics gathered last Sunday for an annual Mass in Philadelphia, blending cultures, languages, and attire from across... Read more

Holy See to UN: More must be done to end violence against women

Oct 9, 2019

Violence against women remains a global concern for the Vatican, an official told members of the United Nations this week,... Read more

Cardinal Cristóbal López Romero.

New cardinal: Church in Morocco is small, but very much alive

Oct 9, 2019

While the Catholic community in Morocco is small, it bears a strong witness to the Gospel as it proclaims the... Read more

Pope Francis.

Did Pope Francis say that Jesus isn't God? Don't believe the report, Vatican says

Oct 9, 2019

By JD Flynn

The Vatican Wednesday said that an Italian journalist it has previously corrected was not speaking accurately when he claimed that... Read more

Cardinal Robert Sarah. CNA file photo.

Cardinal Sarah: Ideological push in Amazon synod an 'insult to God'

Oct 9, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

The push by some Westerners to use the Vatican’s Amazon synod to advance their personal agendas is an insult to... Read more

Bishop Erwin Kräutler at an Oct. 9 press briefing during the Vatican's synod of bishops on the Amazon.

Amazon synod bishop: 'Indigenous people do not understand celibacy'

Oct 9, 2019

By JD Flynn

A contributor to the working document for the Vatican’s Synod of Bishops on the Amazon region made his case Wednesday... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience Oct. 9, 2019.

Pope Francis warns Catholics to not profess ideology over faith

Oct 9, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

In his general audience Wednesday, Pope Francis warned Catholics to not turn their faith into an ideology, as he said... Read more

The House of Parliament in London.

Health professionals protest imminent Northern Ireland abortion laws 

Oct 9, 2019

Health professionals in Northern Ireland are writing to the region’s secretary to protest a liberalization of the region’s abortion laws,... Read more

Luis Almagro, secretary general of the Organization of American States.

Pro-life coalition discourages reelection of OAS secretary general

Oct 8, 2019

More than two dozen pro-life leaders are calling on the Trump administration to oppose the reelection of Luis Almagro, secretary... Read more

Pope Francis with pilgrims and participants as the 2019 Synod of Bishops on the Amazon opens Oct. 7, 2019 in Rome.

Priestly celibacy discussed as Amazon synod gets underway

Oct 8, 2019

By JD Flynn

Some participants at the Vatican’s Synod of Bishops on the Amazon have responded critically to a proposal that the Church... Read more

St. Mary's Cathedral in Sydney, Australia.

Catholic bishops add to concerns over Australian religious discrimination bill

Oct 8, 2019

The Catholic bishops of Australia are among those who have called for changes to a contentious religious discrimination bill, saying... Read more

Archbishop Sigitas Tamkevicius. Photo: Juliux / Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 3.0

New cardinal says he relied on Eucharist, Mary during time in Soviet prison camp

Oct 7, 2019

One of the newest cardinals of the Church says he drew strength from the Mass and the Blessed Virgin during... Read more

Federal appeals court considering Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban

Oct 7, 2019

A federal appeals court is considering a Mississippi law ban most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The law was... Read more

Pope Francis speaks at the opening of the Amazon synod Oct. 7, 2019.

Holy Spirit is 'main actor' of Amazon synod, pope says in opening remarks

Oct 7, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

In his opening remarks for the Amazon synod Monday, Pope Francis said the assembly’s working document is meant to be... Read more