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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
Synod on Synodality 2023: Facts, anecdotes, and analysis from the first week
Facts, anecdotes, and analysis from the first week of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops at... Read more
Pope offers prayers to victims of deadly bus crash in Venice, Italy
Authorities reported that the bus broke out in flames after crashing. At least 21 people were reported dead by Friday... Read more
What is being discussed during the first week of the Synod on Synodality?
During the first full day of work Oct. 5, participants met in small groups of about 12 people where they... Read more
Archbishop to Synod on Synodality: Proclaiming Jesus is ‘the greatest urgency’
“The greatest urgency, the truest reform is that of making Jesus our passion, our love, our everything,” said the bishop... Read more
The dubia were not meant as an attack on the pope, Cardinal Burke says
The cardinal was speaking at a conference in Rome on Oct. 3 on the theme “the synodal Babel” to discuss... Read more
St. Peter’s Basilica to offer nightly Eucharistic adoration during Synod on Synodality
The basilica will also host weekly candlelight rosary processions at 9 p.m. each Saturday in the month of October. Read more
Pope Francis issues new call for dramatic climate change measures
The pope wrote that the effects of climate change “are here and increasingly evident.” Read more
Pope Francis: Synod on Synodality’s primary task ‘to refocus our gaze on God’
Pope Francis underlined that “the primary task of the synod” is to “refocus our gaze on God, to be a... Read more
Here’s what the Church’s newest cardinals think about the Synod on Synodality
Six cardinals who are participating in this month’s Synod on Synodality — and five who are not — told CNA... Read more
Here’s the full text of the Vatican’s response to dubia on divorced and remarried Catholics
Czech Cardinal Dominik Duka had submitted to the Vatican a request for pastoral guidance. Read more
Vatican responds to Cardinal Duka’s dubia on divorced and remarried Catholics
Originally submitted by the archbishop emeritus of Prague on July 13, the DDF’s response had been issued to the Czech... Read more
The 5 cardinals behind the latest dubia issued to Pope Francis
The prelates, who also issued a “Notification to Christ’s Faithful,” hail from the diverse ecclesiastical landscapes of Europe, Asia, Africa,... Read more
Vatican releases Pope Francis’ responses to pre-synod dubia, criticizes cardinals
The pope’s responses, originally issued July 11, responded to requests for doctrinal clarification on the development of doctrine, same-sex unions,... Read more
Synod on Synodality retreat looks to ‘transcend all our disagreements’
Hundreds of synod delegates are meeting in a retreat center in Sacrofano, 20 miles north of Rome, for the three-day... Read more
Read Pope Francis’ response to the dubia presented to him by 5 cardinals
Five cardinals have sent a set of questions known as “dubia” to Pope Francis to express their concerns and seek... Read more
Answering the doubts: What are dubia?
The word “dubia” — plural for a “dubium” — literally means, from the Latin, “doubts.” But another way of translating... Read more
Pope Francis to hold meeting with children at the Vatican on Nov. 6
The theme of the event in the Paul VI Audience Hall will be “Let us learn from boys and girls.” Read more
Pope Francis calls silence ‘essential’ at prayer vigil for Synod on Synodality
Before thousands of young people and Christian leaders from around the world, Francis emphasized the importance of silent prayer. Read more
We asked the new cardinals: How should the Church evangelize the world today?
From digital communication to hope to listening to the Gospel, here is what 12 of the cardinals told CNA they... Read more
