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Theologian Monsignor Piero Coda speaks during an Oct. 27, 2022, press conference at the Vatican to present a working document of the Synod on Synodality.

Synodality text calling for ‘radical inclusion’ praised at Vatican event

Oct 27, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Holy Spirit is at work in the latest document of the Synod on Synodality, presenters said Thursday at a... Read more

The opening day of the 15th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in the Vatican Synod Hall on Oct. 3, 2018.

What does the synod document say about ordination of women, LGBTQ issues, and the liturgy?

Oct 27, 2022

By Courtney Mares

At the heart of the synodal process is “a Church capable of radical inclusion,” according to a key document released... Read more

The Synod of Bishop at the Vatican, Oct. 5, 2018.

Synod on Synodality: Vatican reveals framework for next stage of discussions

Oct 27, 2022

By Courtney Mares, Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican revealed on Thursday the outline that will guide the next stage of discussions in the Synod on Synodality. Read more

A Vatican delegation sent to China between Aug. 28 and Sept. 2, 2022, visited 92-year-old Bishop Melchior Shi Hongzhen, seen here in a photo taken on May 24, 2015. The visit was a strong signal from the Holy See that despite the desire to carry on a dialogue, the situation of Catholics in China has not been forgotten.

Analysis: The diplomatic principles behind the Vatican’s agreement with China

Oct 26, 2022

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Two aspects are key to understanding the Vatican’s diplomatic approach. Read more

Pope Francis speaking to seminarians at the Vatican, Oct. 26, 2022

Pope Francis warns seminarians that the vice of pornography ‘weakens the soul’

Oct 26, 2022

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis warned seminarians this week about how the vice of digital pornography “weakens the priestly heart.” Read more

Pope Francis arriving for the general audience on St. Peter's Square, Oct. 26, 2022

‘Lazy, tepid, sad’: Pope Francis explains how desolation can be turned to good

Oct 26, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis explained on Wednesday how times of spiritual desolation — described by St. Ignatius of Loyola as feelings of... Read more

A hearing in the Vatican finance trial on May 20, 2022.

Analysis: Vatican ‘trial of the century’ prepares for hearing of ‘super-witness’

Oct 25, 2022

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Monsignor Alberto Perlasca will testify at the Vatican tribunal on Nov. 23, 24, and 25 in what is expected to... Read more

Pope Francis and Emmanuel Macron at the Vatican, Oct 24, 2022

Pope Francis meets French President Emmanuel Macron

Oct 24, 2022

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis received French President Emmanuel Macron at the Vatican on Monday. Read more

Giorgia Meloni, leader of the Fratelli d'Italia (Brothers of Italy), speaks at a press conference at the party electoral headquarters overnight on Sept. 26, 2022. in Rome. Italy’s national elections on Sept. 25 saw voters poised to elect Meloni, a Catholic mother, as the country's first female prime minister.

Pope Francis prays for Italy as Giorgia Meloni becomes first female prime minister

Oct 24, 2022

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis offered a prayer for Italy on Sunday as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni became the country’s first female leader. Read more

Pope Francis invited young people from Portugal to join him in the window of the Apostolic Palace for the World Youth Day announcement.

Pope Francis announces that World Youth Day registration is open

Oct 23, 2022

By Courtney Mares

World Youth Day is targeted at people between the ages of 16 to 35, according to its organizers. Read more

Eucharistic adoration following Pope Francis' Corpus Christi Mass on June 14, 2020.

Pope Francis: ‘It is good to adore in silence before the Most Blessed Sacrament’

Oct 22, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

“I urge you to especially devote yourselves to the prayer of adoration,” Pope Francis said. Read more

Pilgrims wave a Chinese flag at the general audience with Pope Francis, Oct. 12, 2022.

Vatican renews China deal for second time

Oct 22, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

The terms of the deal, first signed in 2018, have not been made public. Read more

The beatification of Pauline Jaricot in Lyon, France, on May 22, 2022.

World Mission Day 2022: Key figures and notable anniversaries

Oct 21, 2022

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Figures published on the occasion of this year’s World Mission Sunday — this year celebrated on Oct. 23 — are... Read more

Sculpture of St. Peter outside of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican

Vatican invites Protestant, Orthodox theologians to debate Petrine primacy at St. Peter’s

Oct 20, 2022

By Courtney Mares

The theological discussion is part of a new lecture series on the apostle Peter that will take place in the... Read more

Pope Francis greeting pilgrims at the general audience, Oct. 19, 2022

Pope Francis to visit relatives in northern Italy

Oct 19, 2022

By Courtney Mares

The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Francis will pay a private visit to his relatives in northern Italy next month. Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience, Oct. 19, 2022 — and St. Augustine of Hippo in a painting by Philippe de Champaigne, ca. 1650.

Pope Francis: Be like St. Augustine and examine the story of your life

Oct 19, 2022

By Courtney Mares

Why Pope Francis recommends examining the story of your life like this great doctor of the church. Read more

Mariana Mazzucato

Pope Francis appoints pro-abortion economist to Pontifical Academy for Life

Oct 18, 2022

By Zelda Caldwell

One of the newest members of the Pontifical Academy for Life appointed by Pope Francis is an outspoken advocate of... Read more

Sister Lucia Dos Santos.

Fatima’s Sister Lucia is one step closer to being beatified

Oct 18, 2022

By Courtney Mares

The postulators of the cause for beatification of Sister Lucia dos Santos have submitted the positio to the Dicastery for... Read more

Father Giuseppe Bernardi and Father Mario Ghibaudo

They died praying for others: Two Catholic priests martyred by Nazis beatified in Italy

Oct 17, 2022

By Courtney Mares

Two Catholic priests killed by Nazis while ministering to the dying amid the Boves massacre were beatified as martyrs on... Read more

Pope Francis speaking to Spanish entrepreneurs at the Vatican, Oct. 17, 2022.

Pope Francis calls on entrepreneurs to be ‘prophets’

Oct 17, 2022

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis has called on entrepreneurs to be “prophets” and transform the economy to ethical principles. Read more