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Chinese bishops leaving Synod on Synodality early
The two prelates are returning to China because of “pastoral needs,” a Vatican spokesman said Monday. Read more
This week at the Synod on Synodality: Participation focus comes amid exit of Chinese bishops
The Vatican confirmed that the bishops from the People’s Republic of China are leaving ahead of the event’s conclusion. Read more
Jerusalem bishop discusses hopes for cease-fire, ‘two-state solution’ to Israel-Hamas war
Bishop William Hanna Shomali’s interview with EWTN New’s “Vaticano” program aired Oct. 15. Read more
Israel’s foreign minister criticizes Vatican response to Hamas attack
Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen spoke Oct. 15 with the Holy See’s foreign minister, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, about the situation... Read more
Pope Francis highlights ‘little greatness’ of St. Thérèse of Lisieux in apostolic letter
St. Thérèse of Lisieux, also called “The Little Flower,” was a French Carmelite nun who died in 1897 from tuberculosis... Read more
Synod on Synodality reports not ‘secret,’ but still won’t be shared, spokesman says
The decision was communicated Saturday by Paolo Ruffini, president of the synod’s communication commission, at a press briefing. Read more
Synod on Synodality 2023: Work begins on the final text as second week wraps up
The past week risked being overshadowed by a letter about the German Synodal Way shared with synod participants by Bishop... Read more
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
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
Pope Francis highlights St. Josephine Bakhita’s example of forgiveness
The Sudanese-Italian saint’s life story is “an existential parable of forgiveness,” the pope said Wednesday. Read more
Prayer opportunities abound at Synod on Synodality
Eucharistic adoration, liturgies, and moments of silence all signal the importance of prayer in the synodal process. Read more
Pope Francis calls for immediate release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas
Some 130 Israeli hostages were taken by the militant Islamist group Hamas during its attack on Israel last weekend. Read more
FACT CHECK: Did 118 participants at the Synod on Synodality really come down with COVID?
After consulting doctors, Cardinal Mario Grech said there was no reason to be alarmed about the spread of COVID at... Read more
Eastern Orthodox synods are bishops-only, metropolitan tells delegates
Speaking to the Synod, an Eastern Orthodox bishop said the definition of synodality of the October assembly “differs greatly” from... Read more
Parolin: Hamas attack jeopardizes peace accord with Saudi Arabia
Before the attacks, the U.S. government had been involved in negotiations with Israel and Saudi Arabia working toward establishing formal... Read more
This week at the Synod on Synodality: Deliberations and veiled agendas
Concerns linger about the potential for pressure groups to sway the synod’s course. Read more
Pope Francis: Do not forget your life and faith are a gift from God
“Jesus reminds us what happens when a person deceives himself into thinking that he does things on his own, and... Read more
Pope Francis, Jerusalem patriarch call for peace after Hamas attack
The pope issued an appeal Sunday to “please stop weapons attacks!” Read more
Outcome of Synod will be welcomed as the ‘will of God,’ says African cardinal
Congolese Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu described synodality as “a new way of being a Church.” Read more
