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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
St. John Henry Newman’s insights on the Blessed Virgin Mary
Newman, whose conversion to Catholicism rocked the 19th-century English world, devoted a portion of his autobiography defending the Immaculate Conception. 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
St. Charles Seminary receives $1.2 million grant from Lilly Endowment to improve preaching
The Philadelphia-based seminary has received the largest single programming grant from a charitable foundation in its almost 190-year history. 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
Police: Suspect in theft of Benedict XVI’s pectoral cross arrested
A 53-year-old suspect has been arrested in the theft of Pope Benedict XVI’s pectoral cross. Read more
Dozens killed in surprise Hamas attacks on Israel; Netanyahu says country ‘at war’
Surprise attacks by Hamas on Israel early on Saturday killed at least dozens of people. Read more
Migrants and refugees Mass in Canada celebrates universality, vibrancy of the Church
A Mass celebrating the annual World Day for Migrants and Refugees was held Sept. 23 in Richmond, British Columbia, showing... Read more
A saint and a sea battle: How the rosary saved Christian Europe
The victory of Christian Europe against the Ottoman Turks at the Battle of Lepanto has been credited to the power... Read more
Archdiocese of Mexico warns migrant reception centers are overwhelmed
According to the Ministry of the Interior of Mexico, between January and August it had encountered 402,324 undocumented migrants in... Read more
French president wants right to abortion added to constitution
In his speech for the 65th anniversary of the French Constitution, President Emmanuel Macron called for abortion to be included... Read more
Brazilian bishops’ bioethics commission condemns attempt to decriminalize abortion
The commission declared that “no circumstance, no purpose, no law in the world can ever make an act licit that... Read more
Congress members urge DOJ to reject deportation of German family who sought asylum in US
The Romeikes were granted deferred action status in 2013 after conflicts with the German government about home-schooling their children. Read more
‘This is a critical moment’: Abortion Issue 1 takes center stage at Ohio March for Life
As thousands of pro-lifers marched in Ohio’s capital city of Columbus, many held signs and banners reading “Vote NO on... 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
Pope Francis remembers Cardinal Toppo of India for ‘zeal for the spread of the Gospel’
Cardinal Telesphore Toppo was the “first and only cardinal of the tribal communities of Asia,” said Archbishop Andrews Thazhath. 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
