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PHOTOS: Members of the Synod on Synodality pray the rosary for peace at St. Peter’s
Their prayer intentions focused on those killed, wounded, and displaced by war, and included reflections on the past month’s work... Read more
Polish bishop at Synod: Practice can vary but doctrine has to be the ‘same for everyone’
Archbishop Stanislaw Gadecki said Thursday one difficulty of synodality lies in distinguishing pastoral practice — which can be adapted —... Read more
Cardinal at Synod on Synodality: ‘Clericalizing women’ will not solve problems
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost noted that the Catholic Church is not a mirror image of society and “needs to be... Read more
Cardinal Zuppi calls Hamas ‘the worst enemy of the Palestinian people’
“We need a solution that guarantees the rights of the two sides; we really need an authoritative Palestinian leadership,” the... Read more
Pope Francis speaks at Synod on Synodality: ‘Clericalism’ defiles the Church
Pope Francis denounced clericalism and called it a “scandal” to see young priests buying lace vestments at tailor shops in... Read more
Synod on Synodality addresses the Church in letter to the people of God
“This is not about ideology but about an experience rooted in the apostolic tradition,” says the letter inviting the faithful... Read more
Pope Francis: To evangelize, ‘faith must be inculturated’
At his weekly general audience, Pope Francis recounted the story of Sts. Cyril and Methodius as one of encounter with... Read more
Vatican statistics: Africa had biggest increase in Catholics, while numbers fell in Europe
Catholics in the world numbered 1,375,852,000 people at the end of 2021, with an overall increase of 16.2 million compared... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of bishop from troubled Polish diocese
Pope Francis accepted the resignation of 59-year-old Polish Bishop Grzegorz Kaszak of the Diocese of Sosnowiec over poor management of... Read more
Theologian points to Vatican II’s ‘dynamic’ tradition in Synod on Synodality speech
Tradition “was a major point of discussion at the Second Vatican Council,” Father Ormond Rush said Monday. Read more
UPDATE: Synod on Synodality this week: Anticipating a ‘Letter to the People of God’
The letter, expected to arrive Oct. 28, will serve as a compass, signaling the direction of a continuing synodal journey. Read more
Synod on Synodality’s ‘most fertile time’ will be between the assemblies, Radcliffe says
“These 11 months will be like a pregnancy,” Father Timothy Radcliffe told the synod delegates. “We, my brothers and sisters,... Read more
UPDATE: Pope Francis and U.S. President Biden speak by phone, discuss Israel and Gaza
Pope Francis and U.S. President Joe Biden spoke by phone on Sunday afternoon, according to the Holy See Press Office. Read more
Pope Francis at Sunday Angelus: ‘We must not be slaves to any earthly power’
During Sunday’s Angelus, Pope Francis spoke to the faithful on the importance of the correct relationship between the Church and... Read more
German bishop at Synod on Synodality: Church should not ignore ‘signs of the times’
Bishop Franz Josef Overbeck cites Germany’s “post-secular” context amid Synod on Synodality’s discussions on “decentralization.” Read more
A day in the life of a U.S. delegate to the Synod on Synodality
“It’s intense but it’s good work,” Father Ivan Montelongo told CNA this week about his participation as one of 11... Read more
Irish president honors WWII hero Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty at the Vatican
Ireland’s President Michael Higgins in a Vatican ceremony on Oct. 19 paid tribute to O’Flaherty, an Irish priest who hid... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis leads prayer for migrants during Synod on Synodality
The simple, 25-minute prayer service took place in a quiet St. Peter’s Square in front of Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz’s... Read more
Synod on Synodality: LGBT issues, female diaconate discussed in emotional third week
The process has been driven by what the Synod on Synodality calls “active listening and speaking from the heart.” Read more
World Jewish Congress leader asks pope to use ‘moral authority’ to help Israeli hostages
In his meeting with the pope, Ronald Lauder urged the pontiff “to use your power, to use your strength, to... Read more
