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Synod, Zen, and Sinicization: Vatican’s China deal sparks tensions
Cardinal Joseph Zen and George Weigel voice sharp critiques of the Synod on Synodality. Read more
Synod delegates urge young Catholics to learn how to listen to others in a polarized world
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich drew attention to the upcoming Nov. 5 U.S. elections and stressed the importance of seeing the person... Read more
Why did the Synod on Synodality hold extra theological meetings in 2024?
At the forums, speakers drew heavily on the Church’s dogmatic constitution from Vatican II, Lumen Gentium, in their defenses of... Read more
Pope Francis to release ‘first memoir published by a sitting pontiff’ in January
The original plan had been to release the memoir after his death. However, the pope decided to publish in light... Read more
Catholics invited to ‘adopt’ Synod on Synodality members in prayer
The prayer campaign sends a daily email with guidance on how to pray for the “adopted” Synod on Synodality participant. Read more
Vatican shares Pope Francis’ schedule for December consistory to create cardinals
On Dec. 8, Pope Francis will preside at a Mass with the College of Cardinals in St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
Pope Francis writes letter to new cardinals: You express the Church’s unity
Pope Francis will add 21 members to the College of Cardinals at a consistory at the Vatican in December. Read more
Synod debates on bishops, laypeople opened to public at theology forums
Speakers claimed an important part of synodality is implementing the proper understanding of a bishop’s authority in his diocese. Read more
Non-Catholic delegates put Christian unity in focus at Synod on Synodality
According to Cardinal Kurt Koch, the imperative for all Christian churches to journey, pray, and cooperate is Jesus’ own priestly... Read more
Pope Francis’ Brazilian pick for cardinal urges openness to ordaining married priests in region
Archbishop Jaime Spengler again indicated he is open to ordaining married men, so-called “viri probati,” to serve as priests —... Read more
Pennsylvania priest laicized after investigation finds he sexually assaulted two minors
Martin Boylan, 76, was removed from priestly ministry in 2016 after he was accused of sexual assault of a minor. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Prayer and fasting are the weapons of love that change history’
In his letter to Catholics in the Middle East, the Holy Father expressed his closeness with those “who dwell in... Read more
Pope Francis prays rosary for peace on eve of first anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack
On the eve of the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, the pope implored Our Lady, Queen of... Read more
Pope Francis urges married couples to ‘be open to life’
In his Sunday Angelus address, the Holy Father asked couples to reflect on whether their married life is fully open... Read more
Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including archbishops of Tehran and Toronto
Since his election in 2013, Pope Francis has created 142 cardinals from 70 countries at nine consistories. 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
Pope Francis appoints priest who serves disadvantaged youth to Vatican evangelization office
Father Samuele Sangalli has a license in philosophy and also studied educational sciences, which he has put to use as... Read more
Synod on Synodality retreat aims for ‘renewed’ Pentecost through Mary and the rosary
Cardinal Mario Grech opened a two-day retreat on Monday for participants of the second session of the Synod on Synodality. Read more
Vatican secretary of state warns of Europe’s low birth rates, ‘demographic winter’
Cardinal Pietro Parolin in an interview with Vatican Media said Europe “greatly needs” to rediscover its Christian roots and face... Read more
In a secularized Luxembourg, Pope Francis tells Catholics to evangelize Europe
Before flying to the neighboring country of Belgium on the afternoon of Sept. 26, the 87-year-old pope spent one day... Read more
