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This week at the Synod on Synodality: Deliberations and veiled agendas
Concerns linger about the potential for pressure groups to sway the synod’s course. Read more
Pope Francis: Do not forget your life and faith are a gift from God
“Jesus reminds us what happens when a person deceives himself into thinking that he does things on his own, and... Read more
Pope Francis, Jerusalem patriarch call for peace after Hamas attack
The pope issued an appeal Sunday to “please stop weapons attacks!” Read more
Outcome of Synod will be welcomed as the ‘will of God,’ says African cardinal
Congolese Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu described synodality as “a new way of being a Church.” Read more
Secrecy at the Synod on Synodality: What we know about delegates’ confidentiality requirements
The Synod on Synodality’s official regulations no longer allow Synod delegates to share their personal interventions with the public. Read more
Synod on Synodality 2023: Facts, anecdotes, and analysis from the first week
Facts, anecdotes, and analysis from the first week of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops at... Read more
Pope offers prayers to victims of deadly bus crash in Venice, Italy
Authorities reported that the bus broke out in flames after crashing. At least 21 people were reported dead by Friday... Read more
Fact check: Does the Synod on Synodality website really feature artwork from Father Marko Rupnik?
CNA fact-checks the claim that Father Marko Rupnik’s artwork is featured prominently by Catholic institutions, including the Synod on Synodality... Read more
What is being discussed during the first week of the Synod on Synodality?
During the first full day of work Oct. 5, participants met in small groups of about 12 people where they... Read more
Archbishop to Synod on Synodality: Proclaiming Jesus is ‘the greatest urgency’
“The greatest urgency, the truest reform is that of making Jesus our passion, our love, our everything,” said the bishop... Read more
The dubia were not meant as an attack on the pope, Cardinal Burke says
The cardinal was speaking at a conference in Rome on Oct. 3 on the theme “the synodal Babel” to discuss... Read more
Pope Francis to Synod on Synodality: ‘Do not sadden the Holy Spirit’
Pointing synod delegates to texts by St. Basil on the Holy Spirit, the pope emphasized the importance of listening over... Read more
New ‘grammar of synodality’ on display at start of synod gathering
On its opening day, synod leaders also highlighted the many ways in which the current gathering breaks the mold of... Read more
St. Peter’s Basilica to offer nightly Eucharistic adoration during Synod on Synodality
The basilica will also host weekly candlelight rosary processions at 9 p.m. each Saturday in the month of October. Read more
Cardinal Zen expresses concerns about Synod on Synodality in leaked letter to bishops
Just days before the Synod on Synodality kicked off its first round of meetings at the Vatican, a letter from... Read more
Pope Francis issues new call for dramatic climate change measures
The pope wrote that the effects of climate change “are here and increasingly evident.” Read more
Pope Francis: Synod on Synodality’s primary task ‘to refocus our gaze on God’
Pope Francis underlined that “the primary task of the synod” is to “refocus our gaze on God, to be a... Read more
Here’s what the Church’s newest cardinals think about the Synod on Synodality
Six cardinals who are participating in this month’s Synod on Synodality — and five who are not — told CNA... Read more
Here’s the full text of the Vatican’s response to dubia on divorced and remarried Catholics
Czech Cardinal Dominik Duka had submitted to the Vatican a request for pastoral guidance. Read more
Bishop Barron: As I leave for the Synod on Synodality
Bishop Robert Barron wrote a message to his flock before leaving for Rome for the Synod on Synodality, which will... Read more
