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An academic congress — “From the Council to the Synod: Rereading a Church’s Journey, 60 Years on Since Lumen Gentium (1964–2024)” — was hosted by the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome from Oct. 28–30, 2024.

In Rome, theologians reflect on ‘reception’ stage of Synod on Synodality

Oct 30, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

The academic congress was hosted by the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome from Oct. 28–30. Read more

An image of the Immaculate Heart of Mary at St. Peter's Church, Vienna, Austria.

8 things Vatican II says about the Blessed Virgin Mary

Oct 17, 2022

Nearly 60 years ago, Vatican II recognized several titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary. But it focused on one in... Read more

Pope Francis listens as Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, preacher of the Pontifical Household, delivers a sermon in the Apostolic Palace, Dec. 4, 2015.

With Advent here, the papal preacher has a how-to guide for seeking Christ

Dec 4, 2015

The Preacher of the Pontifical Household’s first sermon for the Advent season was a striking reminder of the Christian’s need... Read more