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Bishops process into St. Peter's Basilica for the closing Mass of the first assembly of the Synod on Synodality on Oct. 29, 2023.

Decoding the Synod on Synodality: CNA’s essential terminology guide

Oct 1, 2024

By Courtney Mares, Matthew Bunson

As the Church kicks off the second session of the Synod on Synodality this week, it’s helpful to understand some... Read more

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On the eve of the second session of the Synod on Synodality, Pope Francis said on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, that the Catholic Church must first acknowledge its sins and ask for forgiveness before it can be credible in carrying out the mission Jesus Christ entrusted to his Church.

Pope Francis: We must acknowledge our sins, ask forgiveness to become missionary Church

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Newly inaugurated President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum.

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“Approximately 1 in 7 Christians [more than 365 million people] are subject to significant levels of persecution on the basis of religious beliefs. The number of attacks against Christian churches and property increased significantly in 2023, with more Christians than ever suffering violent attacks,” said Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin during his Sept. 28, 2024 address to the United Nations General Assembly.

Cardinal Parolin decries wars, abortion, gender ideology, and repression in UN address

A child clings to a Caritas Lebanon aid worker. An ongoing military escalation between Hezbollah and Israel has resulted in a massive displacement crisis. The situation is dire, affecting many regions in Lebanon.

Caritas Lebanon rushes aid as millions flee escalating Israel-Hezbollah conflict

Pope Francis presides at the penitential celebration ahead of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops at St. Peter’s Basilica, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.

This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of October

Bishops process into St. Peter's Basilica for the closing Mass of the first assembly of the Synod on Synodality on Oct. 29, 2023.

Decoding the Synod on Synodality: CNA’s essential terminology guide

Cardinal Timothy Dolan.

Cardinal Dolan says archdiocese is suing insurer to force it to pay sex abuse claims

Pope Francis addresses members of the Dicastery for Evangelization, who are meeting in an extraordinary plenary assembly Aug. 29–30, 2024, to discuss the future of the Pontifical Urban University, which educates priests and religious from the Catholic Church’s mission territories.

Pope Francis appoints priest who serves disadvantaged youth to Vatican evangelization office

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter makes a short speech from the stage during the Billy Graham Library Dedication Service on May 31, 2007, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Christian faith a hallmark of life of 100-year-old former U.S. president

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