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Whoopi Goldberg reveals ‘remarkable’ meeting with Pope Francis
The Oscar-winning actress provided an account of the visit in a series of Instagram posts. Read more
Report: Confidential Synod on Synodality records aren’t secure
The Pillar report Friday raises questions about who has been spying on the Synod on Synodality’s supposedly private deliberations all... Read more
Oceania, Africa delegates say Synod on Synodality is their turn to speak
Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya of Bamenda, Cameroon, said at an Oct. 12 briefing that the Synod on Synodality is “a... Read more
COP28 president-designate meets with Pope Francis to discuss common climate goals
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber from the UAE met the pope on Wednesday at the Vatican ahead of the COP28 meeting... Read more
Synod on Synodality members ask ‘for greater discernment’ of Church teaching on sexuality
Spokesman Paolo Ruffini told the media that while some have asked for further discernment on the Church’s teaching, others said... Read more
The cardinals at the Synod on Synodality: A prelude for the next conclave?
While not exactly a dress rehearsal for an upcoming conclave, the Synod on Synodality provides a setting for numerous cardinals... Read more
Pope Francis has lunch with Rome’s poor who tell him ‘what they expect from the Church’
Like the synod assembly participants, the lunch guests were asked “what they expect from the Church,” Paolo Ruffini told journalists... Read more
Pope Francis highlights St. Josephine Bakhita’s example of forgiveness
The Sudanese-Italian saint’s life story is “an existential parable of forgiveness,” the pope said Wednesday. Read more
Prayer opportunities abound at Synod on Synodality
Eucharistic adoration, liturgies, and moments of silence all signal the importance of prayer in the synodal process. Read more
Pope Francis calls for immediate release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas
Some 130 Israeli hostages were taken by the militant Islamist group Hamas during its attack on Israel last weekend. Read more
Synod on Synodality: Who is overseeing the draft report at the end of the assembly?
Synod on Synodality delegates elected this week the members of a commission who will supervise the drafting of a “synthesis... Read more
Synod cardinal speaks on LGBTQ+ Catholics and those who love the Traditional Latin Mass
At an Oct. 10 press conference on the Synod on Synodality, Cardinal Joseph Tobin responded to a question about those... Read more
Vatican safeguarding group calls on Synod on Synodality to address abuse in the Church
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors has called on the synod to discuss sexual abuse this month. Read more
Pope Francis calls Gaza priest as Israel announces blockade
The pope called Father Gabriel Romanelli, pastor of Holy Family Church, the only Catholic Church in Gaza City and in... Read more
Synod on Synodality asks members to foster communion with the marginalized
“All are invited to be part of the Church,” Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich said at the start of the Oct. 9... Read more
PHOTOS: Synod on Synodality delegates attend Divine Liturgy in St. Peter’s Basilica
Patriarchs representing many Eastern Catholic Churches chanted prayers and processed up to the basilica’s Altar of the Chair. Read more
FACT CHECK: Did 118 participants at the Synod on Synodality really come down with COVID?
After consulting doctors, Cardinal Mario Grech said there was no reason to be alarmed about the spread of COVID at... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of October
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of October is for the Synod. Read more
Eastern Orthodox synods are bishops-only, metropolitan tells delegates
Speaking to the Synod, an Eastern Orthodox bishop said the definition of synodality of the October assembly “differs greatly” from... Read more
Parolin: Hamas attack jeopardizes peace accord with Saudi Arabia
Before the attacks, the U.S. government had been involved in negotiations with Israel and Saudi Arabia working toward establishing formal... Read more
