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Analysis: This week at the Synod on Synodality — revolution or much ado about nothing?
The tone of the opening days of the synod’s final general assembly makes it apparent that, for the moment, there... Read more
War in southern Lebanon puts thousands of Christians in constant danger, nun says
Some 9,000 Christians in three villages in southern Lebanon are in constant danger because of the Israel-Hezbollah war, warned Sister... Read more
In defiance of country’s bishops, Venezuelan dictator decrees start of Christmas season
Overruling strenuous objections from the country’s bishops, Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro has decreed an October start to the Christmas season. Read more
Synod rules out women deacons; meetings called to be ‘laboratories of synodal life’
The Synod on Synodality commenced its second day on Thursday in which 356 participants convened at the Vatican. Read more
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Archbishop Broglio calls on faithful to join in prayer on anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks
Archbishop Timothy Broglio invited the faithful throughout the country to join in prayer on the first anniversary of the Oct.... Read more
Autistic Catholics find a voice: New support group fosters connection and belonging
Autistic Catholics, an online resource and support group, kicked off this week with the group’s first online meeting. Read more
Virginia school board to pay teacher $575,000 after firing over transgender pronouns
Peter Vlaming was dismissed by the West Point School District in 2018 after he refused to use male pronouns to... Read more
Pakistani woman sentenced to death for allegedly blaspheming Muhammed
A Christian mother of four has been sentenced to death by a judge in Pakistan for allegedly spreading blasphemous messages... Read more
Who is Rolando Álvarez, the bishop persecuted by the Nicaraguan dictatorship?
Bishop Rolando Álvarez Lagos is once again in the news after Pope Francis appointed him to participate in the second... Read more
Bishop’s message to women contemplating abortion: ‘Go to any Catholic church’
Here’s a roundup of the latest developments in the U.S. regarding abortion and pro-life issues. Read more
California Catholic hospital apologizes after lawsuit claims it denied pregnant woman care
“While elective abortions are not performed in Providence facilities, we do not deny emergency care,” a Providence St. Joseph Hospital... Read more
Opus Dei in Argentina denies accusations of human trafficking and labor exploitation
The Prelature of Opus Dei in Argentina has “categorically denied” recently publicized allegations of human trafficking and labor exploitation. Read more
A look at the religious freedom cases that could be on the Supreme Court docket this term
The most high-profile religious liberty case being appealed to the Supreme Court deals with religious freedom and parental rights in... Read more
Vermont diocese files for bankruptcy amid more sex abuse lawsuits
“While my heart is heavy with the decision to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy, such weight pales in comparison to the... Read more
At Synod on Synodality, pope says Church needs new ways for bishops to be ‘synodal’
“Never can a bishop, or any other Christian, think of himself ‘without others,’” Pope Francis said Wednesday at the first... Read more
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As Israel goes after Hezbollah, Catholic university president in Lebanon advocates for peace
Holy Spirit University of Kaslik President Father Talal Hachem discusses the situation of the Christian community in Lebanon amid the... Read more
Pope Francis opens Synod on Synodality assembly with warning against personal ‘agendas’
The second session of the 16th Ordinary Synod of Bishops, running from Oct. 2–27, marks a critical phase in the... Read more
North Carolina chancellor on Hurricane Helene disaster: ‘Extremely difficult’
Hurricane Helene passed through multiple southeastern states during its trek through the U.S. last week. The storm killed more than... Read more
Vance, Walz clash over late-term abortion, protections for born-alive infants in debate
During the Oct. 1 CBS debate both candidates quarreled over abortion policy and about which presidential ticket has the best... Read more
Pope Francis calls for global day of prayer, fasting amid escalating conflict in Holy Land
The pope’s surprise announcement comes the morning after Iran launched hundreds of missiles toward Israel. Read more
