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Pope Francis speaks to the academic community at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome on Nov. 5, 2024.

Pope Francis at Gregorian University warns of ‘Coca-Cola spirituality’

Nov 5, 2024

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú, AC Wimmer

Speaking at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, the pope told faculty and students to avoid superficial approaches to faith... Read more

Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, speaks during a press conference about a new Vatican document on human dignity on April 8, 2024.

Cardinal Fernández promises follow-up meeting after controversial absence

Oct 20, 2024

Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández has reportedly apologized for what he called a “misunderstanding” regarding his absence from an Oct. 18... Read more

Pope Francis addresses participants of the first meeting of the full assembly of the Synod on Synodality on Oct. 2, 2024.

At Synod on Synodality, pope says Church needs new ways for bishops to be ‘synodal’

Oct 2, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

“Never can a bishop, or any other Christian, think of himself ‘without others,’” Pope Francis said Wednesday at the first... Read more

Cardinal Mario Grech and Pope Francis at the conclusion of the Synod on Synodality on Oct. 28, 2023.

Synod on Synodality retreat aims for ‘renewed’ Pentecost through Mary and the rosary

Sep 30, 2024

By Kristina Millare

Cardinal Mario Grech opened a two-day retreat on Monday for participants of the second session of the Synod on Synodality. Read more

Pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square hold up a sign that says “pace,” which means “peace” in Italian.

Catholic Institute for Nonviolence to launch in Rome, contribute to 2024 synod

Sep 25, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

The mission of the Catholic Institute for Nonviolence is to deepen “Catholic understanding of and commitment to the practice of... Read more