Archive for October 16, 2023
Jerusalem bishop discusses hopes for cease-fire, ‘two-state solution’ to Israel-Hamas war
Bishop William Hanna Shomali’s interview with EWTN New’s “Vaticano” program aired Oct. 15. Read more
Catholic patriarch of Jerusalem offers to be exchanged for hostages held by Hamas
Israel Defense Forces announced Monday that 199 Israeli hostages, including children, are being held by Hamas. Read more
Israel’s foreign minister criticizes Vatican response to Hamas attack
Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen spoke Oct. 15 with the Holy See’s foreign minister, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, about the situation... Read more
This week at the Synod on Synodality: Participation focus comes amid exit of Chinese bishops
The Vatican confirmed that the bishops from the People’s Republic of China are leaving ahead of the event’s conclusion. Read more
Chinese bishops leaving Synod on Synodality early
The two prelates are returning to China because of “pastoral needs,” a Vatican spokesman said Monday. Read more
Cardinal De Donatis leads faithful in Rome for prayer vigil for peace in the Holy Land
The candlelight vigil opened with a prayer for the Holy Land and was followed by a recitation of the rosary. Read more
‘Each of us is loved’: California bishops’ letter shows Church response to gender ideology
The joint letter follows other documents and pastoral letters issued by prelates to offer clarity and guidance regarding topics of... Read more
Praying for peace: Franciscans hold special prayer services in Jerusalem
This past weekend, Franciscan friars joined with other religious and laypeople to pray for peace in the Holy Land one... Read more
Catholic Relief Services calls for ‘immediate humanitarian access’ to Gaza Strip
The charity group on Saturday asked for aid access “before a dire humanitarian situation becomes a catastrophe.” Read more
Synod on Synodality ‘cannot remove pages from the Bible,’ synod archbishop says
Archbishop José Miguel Gómez Rodríguez, the archbishop of Manizales in Colombia, shares his experience at the Synod of Synodality. Read more
U.S. bishops urge faithful to join in day of prayer and fasting for peace in Holy Land
The Latin Catholic patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, last week urged Catholics to devote Oct. 17 to prayer. Read more
Islamist kills teacher at French high school, bishop condemns the terrorist attack
The bishop of Arras, France, Olivier Leborgne, condemned the murder of a teacher by a young Islamist and the terrorist... Read more
‘The Chosen’ announces Season 4 theatrical release, new trailer
For the first time, the full season of the hit Christian series will be shown exclusively in theaters before its... Read more
Pastor removed from ministry after report about $200,000 in sex abuse hush money
Father Paschal Morlino, OSB, who has been removed from his 30-year tenure as pastor of a local parish, denies any... Read more
