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Who will draft the youth synod's final report?
The 2018 Synod of Bishops has selected a group of bishops and priests who will draft the synod’s final document... Read more
Pope Francis: Abortion is like hiring a hitman
In his general audience Wednesday, Pope Francis said that abortion “suppresses innocent and helpless life in its blossoming.” “Is it... Read more
For transparency, San Bernardino diocese lists priests credibly accused of sex abuse
A list of 34 priests credibly accused of abuse in recent decades was released Monday by the Diocese of San... Read more
Bishop Barron gives insight into youth synod process
From his perspective inside the Vatican’s youth synod, Bishop Robert Barron, auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles, told CNA that participating... Read more
Kim Jong Un invites Pope Francis to meet in Pyongyang
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has invited Pope Francis to meet in Pyongyang, a South Korean spokesman said Tuesday.... Read more
Pakistani scrutiny for multiple NGOs could close Catholic Relief Services
Catholic Relief Services is among the 18 international organizations ordered closed by Pakistan’s new government without explanation. The move follows... Read more
Scicluna: Don't look to youth synod for answers on abuse crisis
Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna of Malta said that while the youth synod is not ignoring the sexual abuse crisis, Catholics... Read more
Cardinal DiNardo welcomes Vatican inquiry into McCarrick files
The president of the U.S.’ bishops’ conference said Sunday he welcomes the Vatican’s announcement of a further investigation into files... Read more
Pope Francis: Lasting marriage needs self-gift and Christ's grace
A married couple striving to faithfully live out their life-long commitment to each other, need both God’s grace and love... Read more
Cardinal Ouellet: Vigano in ‘open and scandalous rebellion’ against Pope Francis
The Vatican’s prefect for the Congregation for Bishops released a letter Sunday morning refuting charges Pope Francis lifted sanctions against... Read more
Young people meet with Pope Francis, Synod Fathers
At the end of the first week of the youth synod Saturday, Pope Francis and over 250 bishops spent the... Read more
Church's youngest cardinal points youth synod to God's word
The Church’s youngest cardinal said Saturday that the Word of God must be the central point of the Church’s message... Read more
Pope Francis orders review of Vatican McCarrick files
The Vatican announced Saturday that it would review its files pertaining to allegations of sexual misconduct on the part of... Read more
Federal judge strikes down St. Louis abortion law as unconstitutional
A federal judge ruled Sept. 30 that a St. Louis ordinance banning discrimination based on reproductive health decisions violates both... Read more
Youth synod bishop apologizes to young people on behalf of Church leaders
Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney apologized to young people on behalf of Church leaders in a speech at the Synod... Read more
Ahead of Brexit, Irish fear border tensions and split parishes
Catholic leaders fear a revival of border tensions in Ireland following Brexit. As the United Kingdom prepares for its withdrawal... Read more
U.S. youth synod participant wants diocesan-level change
A young U.S. Catholic participating in the 2018 Synod of Bishops said he hopes the Vatican meeting is a starting... Read more
Caggiano: Youth synod bishops must address sexual abuse crisis
Bishop Frank Caggiano of Bridgeport said Thursday that the Church must discuss its sexual abuse crisis if it is to... Read more
Archbishop Chaput to youth synod: Developed nations stuck in a 'moral adolescence'
While the idea of being “forever young” can seem appealing, the underdevelopment of morality is a problem in developed nations,... Read more
Ezzati declines to answer questions in Chilean abuse probe
Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati of Santiago exercised his legal right to silence Wednesday after being summoned for questioning by a state... Read more
