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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
Cardinal denounces enslavement, violence against African migrants en route to Europe
Cardinal Cristóbal López Romero said: “We are talking about robberies, violence, rape, and being sold as slaves.” Read more
In face of war and natural disasters, Church in Syria seeks to maintain people’s faith
Syrian Catholic Archbishop of Aleppo Denys Antoine Chahda said the Church is working to “motivate [the people] not to leave... Read more
Biden Health and Human Services imposes trans pronoun mandate on employees
In a YouTube video sent to HHS employees, HHS Deputy Secretary Andrea Palm said the policy ensures “that our colleagues... Read more
UPDATE: Biden administration announces plan to evacuate U.S. citizens from Israel
A bipartisan group of lawmakers had called on the State Department in a letter Tuesday to help bring those trapped... Read more
Pew study: Christianity still most common religion among Asian Americans
The think tank said in a release this week that “about a third of Asian American adults (34%) say their... 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
Catholic patriarch calls day of prayer and fasting for peace in the Holy Land
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa has urged Catholics to organize times of prayer with Eucharistic adoration and recitation of the rosary. Read more
Mexican dubia cardinal: A synod ‘does not have doctrinal authority’
In an Oct. 6 telephone interview with ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner, the 90-year-old cardinal said “doctrinal authority resides... Read more
Caritas Jerusalem suspends activities in Gaza and Israel but announces emergency plan
Caritas Jerusalem, which serves the needs of people in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and Jerusalem, reported that some of... Read more
Texas executes prisoner despite pleas for clemency from Catholic anti-death-penalty group
Jedidiah Murphy was put to death by lethal injection at the execution chamber in Huntsville on Tuesday night. Read more
Update: Over 1,000 killed, including 22 Americans, in Saturday terrorist attacks on Israel
President Joe Biden on Tuesday called the attack a moment of “pure unadulterated evil” unleashed by Hamas, who he said... Read more
Israeli woman whose 80-year-old father was among those taken hostage: ‘Save their lives’
“Dozens of terrorists invaded the kibbutz and started butchering the residents, going house by house,” Noam Perry said. “They butchered... 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
Thousands mourn Indian Cardinal Telesphore Toppo at funeral Mass
Cardinal Telesphore Placidus Toppo, Asia’s first tribal cardinal who died on Oct. 4, was remembered for his humility, simplicity, and... 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
PHOTOS: Eucharistic procession passes through the heart of New York City
The monstrance was carried through busy streets with dozens of priests, nuns, and laypeople following after attending Mass at St.... Read more
Firebombed pro-life pregnancy center files FACE Act lawsuit
CEO Jim Harden said in a statement about the suit: “It is ridiculous that as pro-life citizens we are forced... Read more
