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On All Saints’ Day, Pope Francis says holiness is ‘a gift and a journey’
“Holiness is a gift of God, which we’ve received at baptism. And if we let it grow, it can completely... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of November
“Your prayer gives me strength and helps me to discern and to accompany the Church, listening to the Holy Spirit,”... Read more
How to bring peace to the world? Start with sacramental confession, cardinal says
We can take hope in the reconciliation, mercy, and peace of Christ in confession, Cardinal Mauro Piacenza said in a... Read more
Here is what Pope Francis is doing for the week of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days
At the Vatican, Pope Francis will mark this holy and significant season with prayer and two liturgies. Read more
Synod on Synodality 2023: A look at the key discussions and decisions
Now that the Synod on Synodality has drawn to a close, all eyes are on the synthesis report emanating from... Read more
The first Synod on Synodality assembly is over. What comes next?
Much remains unclear about what concretely will take place in the year leading up to the second and final Synod... Read more
Pope at Angelus: By loving others, ‘we reflect the Father’s love like mirrors’
During his Sunday Angelus message, Pope Francis expressed that the love of God and the love of neighbor are inextricably... Read more
Pope Francis at Synod closing Mass: To reform the Church, adore God and love others
At the Synod on Synodality’s closing Mass, Pope Francis said that God’s love cannot be confined “to our own agenda.” Read more
Synod on Synodality 2023: Summary report calls for greater ‘co-responsibility’ in Church
The Vatican’s nearly monthlong Synod on Synodality assembly concluded with members approving an ambitious text calling for greater “co-responsibility.” Read more
Vatican releases Synod on Synodality report proposing larger role for laity in Church
The document proposes a “synodal Church” that implements synodality throughout Church governance, theology, mission, and discernment of doctrine. Read more
We can’t subvert tradition to please the world, Synod on Synodality cardinal says
“Certainly we cannot ignore the world, and that’s why it’s a mistake to entrench ourselves in the past,” Cardinal Agostino... Read more
Meet the Synod’s scooter-riding Byzantine archbishop who got the pope to wear a trucker hat
A Byzantine Catholic has emerged as one of the most colorful figures participating in the Vatican’s monthlong Synod on Synodality. Read more
Synod on Synodality 2023: Final week wraps up in expectation of summary report
As the final week of this year’s gathering unfolds amid contentious discussions, anticipation is rising for the publication of the... Read more
Pope Francis consecrates war-torn world to Virgin Mary in Eucharistic prayer vigil
Invoking the Virgin Mary as the Queen of Peace and Mother of Mercy, Pope Francis implored her in St. Peter’s... Read more
Pope Francis signs ‘sick note’ for youngest participant of the Synod on Synodality
Wyatt Olivas, 19, approached Pope Francis to ask if the pontiff would sign a letter requesting a few days of... Read more
Synod on Synodality: Anticipation and tensions brew ahead of synthesis report release
The summary text will serve as a bridge between this month’s assembly and a second synodal gathering scheduled for October... Read more
Vatican: Pope Francis has lifted the statute of limitations on Rupnik case
The Vatican announced Friday that Pope Francis has decided to lift the statute of limitations in the case of Father... Read more
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
Bishop Barron: Church should engage culture with more ‘energy, panache, and confidence’
Bishop Robert Barron said he regrets the Catholic Church’s “hand-wringing” in recent decades over how to share the Christian message... 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
