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Taiwan’s Ambassador to the Holy See Matthew Lee speaks Oct. 5, 2023, at a reception with members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Vatican. Lee underlined that “Taiwan will do whatever we can to remain on the road of peace.”

Taiwan’s ambassador to the Vatican: Better to prevent a war than stop one afterward

Oct 5, 2023

By Courtney Mares

Speaking at a reception on Oct. 5, Ambassador Matthew Lee underlined that “Taiwan will do whatever we can to remain... Read more

The Synod on Synodality convened on Wednesday, Oct 4, 2023.

What is being discussed during the first week of the Synod on Synodality?

Oct 5, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

During the first full day of work Oct. 5, participants met in small groups of about 12 people where they... Read more

Cardinal Sean O'Malley briefs reporters during a Vatican abuse summit.

Boston Archdiocese opposes bill eliminating time limits for child sex abuse claims

Oct 5, 2023

By Matt McDonald

The current bill being considered by the Legislature would eliminate the time limit and allow lawsuits at any time against... Read more

San Damiano cross.

Archbishop to Synod on Synodality: Proclaiming Jesus is ‘the greatest urgency’

Oct 5, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

“The greatest urgency, the truest reform is that of making Jesus our passion, our love, our everything,” said the bishop... Read more

A screen grab from a video shared with ACI Africa that shows the parish house at St. Raphael Fadan Kamantan Catholic Church of the Diocese of Kafanchan in flames Sept. 7, 2023.

Suspects arrested in killing of seminarian in Nigerian parish rectory fire

Oct 5, 2023

By Jude Atemanke

Seminarian Na’aman Danlami died after Fulani bandits reportedly attacked St. Raphael Parish Fadan Kamantan on the night of Sept. 7... Read more

Cardinal Raymond Burke was part of a panel that convened on the eve of the Synod on Synodality, Oct. 3, 2023.

The dubia were not meant as an attack on the pope, Cardinal Burke says

Oct 5, 2023

By Solène Tadié

The cardinal was speaking at a conference in Rome on Oct. 3 on the theme “the synodal Babel” to discuss... Read more

The tomb of St. Faustina Kowalska (1905-1938) in Łagiewniki, Poland.

7 things you need to know about St. Faustina and her vision of hell

Oct 5, 2023

By Alejandro Bermudez

St. Maria Faustina Kowalska of the Blessed Sacrament was born in Poland as Helena Kowalska on Aug. 25, 1905. She... Read more

Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy

Who will replace Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House? 

Oct 4, 2023

By Joe Bukuras, Peter Pinedo

Republicans in the House of Representatives are scrambling to decide who will replace Rep. Kevin McCarthy after he was ousted... Read more

Church of the Society of Jesus in Cochabamba, Bolivia.

Jesuits in Bolivia call lawsuit filed by alleged sexual abuse victims ‘senseless’

Oct 4, 2023

By Diego López Marina

The lawsuit was filed on Oct. 2 by a group of former students of the John XXIII School in Bolivia... Read more

Collapse of the Parish of the Holy Cross in Tamaulipas, Mexico, Oct. 1, 2023.

UPDATE: 11 dead, 60 injured from collapse of church roof in Mexico during baptisms

Oct 4, 2023

By Diego López Colín

Authorities said approximately 100 people were in the church at the time of the collapse. Read more

Synod on Synodality delegates in small groups listen to Pope Francis' guidance for the upcoming weeks on Oct. 4, 2023.

Pope Francis to Synod on Synodality: ‘Do not sadden the Holy Spirit’

Oct 4, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pointing synod delegates to texts by St. Basil on the Holy Spirit, the pope emphasized the importance of listening over... Read more

Assisi | Oct. 4, 2023: The faithful gather to celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi in Assisi, Italy.

Assisi celebrates St. Francis’ feast day on 800th anniversary of two significant works

Oct 4, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Crowds gathered in the beloved saint’s hometown to celebrate his life, his rule, and the Nativity scene in Greccio. Read more

Pope Francis at the Synod on Synodality, Oct. 4, 2023.

New ‘grammar of synodality’ on display at start of synod gathering 

Oct 4, 2023

By Jonathan Liedl

On its opening day, synod leaders also highlighted the many ways in which the current gathering breaks the mold of... Read more

Mother Teresa around the year 1994.

New film about Mother Teresa ignites controversy over saint’s ‘spiritual struggle’

Oct 4, 2023

By Daniel Payne

Father Brian Kolodiejchuk said the film’s writer and director committed "grave errors" in claiming that Mother Teresa had “lost her... Read more

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to the his supporters during a political event organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the GMIT College Grounds on March 25, 2023, in Davangere, India.

Indian priest who joined Hindu nationalist party relieved of duties by bishop  

Oct 4, 2023

By Anto Akkara

The priest’s action took place at a time of rising persecution of Christians in India. Read more

St. Peter’s Square was illuminated by candlelight the night of Saturday, May 20, 2023, as pilgrims prayed the rosary in a procession in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

St. Peter’s Basilica to offer nightly Eucharistic adoration during Synod on Synodality

Oct 4, 2023

By Courtney Mares

The basilica will also host weekly candlelight rosary processions at 9 p.m. each Saturday in the month of October. Read more

Youth adore Christ in the Eucharist at the "Journey: Why did they come?" youth rally on St. Clements Island, Maryland, Sept. 30, 2023. The altar used during the rally was specially made by local craftsmen to be used for Masses on the island.

PHOTOS: Maryland youth rally commemorates the first English Mass in America

Oct 4, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

The event included Mass, sports, devotional talks, confessions, adoration, a concert, and even presentations by the Army and the local... Read more

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Florida executes convicted double-murderer despite pleas from Catholic bishops

Oct 4, 2023

By Daniel Payne

Michael Zack had been convicted of two 1996 murders: He stabbed Ravonne Smith to death and later beat to death... Read more

Antonia Salzano, Carlo Acutis' mother, and Bishop David O'Connell speak to schoolchildren at the blessing of the Carlo Acutis shrine at St. Dominic Parish in Brick, New Jersey. Oct 1, 2023.

Carlo Acutis’ mother places his first-class relic in new diocesan shrine in New Jersey

Oct 4, 2023

By Sharon Delaney

Blessed Carlo Acutis is on his way to becoming the first millennial saint of the Catholic Church, and his mother... Read more

Senator-Delegate Laphonza Butler meets with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in his office on Capitol Hill on Oct. 3, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Butler was appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to the vacant Senate seat of California following the passing of Dianne Feinstein.

Newsom’s pick of abortion activist to Senate reveals White House ambitions, experts say

Oct 4, 2023

By Matt McDonald

Laphonza Butler, 44, checks a number of boxes among Democratic interest groups. Read more