Eucharistic adoration, liturgies, and moments of silence all signal the importance of prayer in the synodal process. Read more
Some 130 Israeli hostages were taken by the militant Islamist group Hamas during its attack on Israel last weekend. Read more
After consulting doctors, Cardinal Mario Grech said there was no reason to be alarmed about the spread of COVID at... Read more
Speaking to the Synod, an Eastern Orthodox bishop said the definition of synodality of the October assembly “differs greatly” from... Read more
Before the attacks, the U.S. government had been involved in negotiations with Israel and Saudi Arabia working toward establishing formal... Read more
Concerns linger about the potential for pressure groups to sway the synod’s course. Read more
“Jesus reminds us what happens when a person deceives himself into thinking that he does things on his own, and... Read more
The pope issued an appeal Sunday to “please stop weapons attacks!” Read more
Congolese Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu described synodality as “a new way of being a Church.” Read more
Facts, anecdotes, and analysis from the first week of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops at... Read more
Authorities reported that the bus broke out in flames after crashing. At least 21 people were reported dead by Friday... Read more
During the first full day of work Oct. 5, participants met in small groups of about 12 people where they... Read more
“The greatest urgency, the truest reform is that of making Jesus our passion, our love, our everything,” said the bishop... Read more
The cardinal was speaking at a conference in Rome on Oct. 3 on the theme “the synodal Babel” to discuss... Read more
The basilica will also host weekly candlelight rosary processions at 9 p.m. each Saturday in the month of October. Read more
The pope wrote that the effects of climate change “are here and increasingly evident.” Read more
Pope Francis underlined that “the primary task of the synod” is to “refocus our gaze on God, to be a... Read more
Six cardinals who are participating in this month’s Synod on Synodality — and five who are not — told CNA... Read more
Czech Cardinal Dominik Duka had submitted to the Vatican a request for pastoral guidance. Read more
Originally submitted by the archbishop emeritus of Prague on July 13, the DDF’s response had been issued to the Czech... Read more