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The Amazon synod, by the numbers
Here are a few facts about the Amazon synod, as told by the numbers. Read more
'Vos estis' should guide diocesan policy, advocacy group says
The Catholic Benefits Association said last week that sexual abuse norms introduced by Pope Francis in May will likely require... Read more
Amazon spirituality events organized by network of Latin American and European groups
A network of organizations has united to promote gatherings devoted to the spirituality and culture of indigenous Amazonian people, all... Read more
The Church has fought infanticide, Amazon synod bishops say
Bishop Wilmar Santin of Itabituba, Brazil said Thursday that the Church has worked to eradicate the practice of tribal infanticide... Read more
Vatican: Pope Francis 'never said' what Scalfari reported about divinity of Jesus Christ
A Vatican spokesman directly denied on Thursday the report of an Italian journalist who wrote that Pope Francis said he... Read more
Pope accepts resignation of NY auxiliary under investigation for abuse
Pope Francis accepted Thursday the resignation of Bishop John Jenik as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of New York... Read more
African Heritage Mass in Philadelphia draws Catholics from 21 countries
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
Violence against women remains a global concern for the Vatican, an official told members of the United Nations this week,... Read more
New cardinal: Church in Morocco is small, but very much alive
While the Catholic community in Morocco is small, it bears a strong witness to the Gospel as it proclaims the... Read more
Did Pope Francis say that Jesus isn't God? Don't believe the report, Vatican says
The Vatican Wednesday said that an Italian journalist it has previously corrected was not speaking accurately when he claimed that... Read more
Cardinal Sarah: Ideological push in Amazon synod an 'insult to God'
The push by some Westerners to use the Vatican’s Amazon synod to advance their personal agendas is an insult to... Read more
Amazon synod bishop: 'Indigenous people do not understand celibacy'
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 warns Catholics to not profess ideology over faith
In his general audience Wednesday, Pope Francis warned Catholics to not turn their faith into an ideology, as he said... Read more
Health professionals protest imminent Northern Ireland abortion laws
Health professionals in Northern Ireland are writing to the region’s secretary to protest a liberalization of the region’s abortion laws,... Read more
Pro-life coalition discourages reelection of OAS secretary general
More than two dozen pro-life leaders are calling on the Trump administration to oppose the reelection of Luis Almagro, secretary... Read more
Priestly celibacy discussed as Amazon synod gets underway
Some participants at the Vatican’s Synod of Bishops on the Amazon have responded critically to a proposal that the Church... Read more
Catholic bishops add to concerns over Australian religious discrimination bill
The Catholic bishops of Australia are among those who have called for changes to a contentious religious discrimination bill, saying... Read more
New cardinal says he relied on Eucharist, Mary during time in Soviet prison camp
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
A federal appeals court is considering a Mississippi law ban most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The law was... Read more
Holy Spirit is 'main actor' of Amazon synod, pope says in opening remarks
In his opening remarks for the Amazon synod Monday, Pope Francis said the assembly’s working document is meant to be... Read more
