Pope decides women will be voting members of Synod of Bishops
At least three dozen women will be voting members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops,
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Kremlin denies working with Vatican on peace talks
VATICAN CITY — Moscow is not working with the Vatican to end the war in Ukraine, said a Kremlin spokesperson. Asked by reporters May 2 if the Russian government was … Learn More
Nuns, monks are ‘beating heart’ of the church, pope says
VATICAN CITY — The prayers of nuns and monks are like “oxygen” for all members of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis said. “Their prayer is the invisible force that sustains … Learn More
Giving voice to voiceless highlights their God-given dignity, pope says
VATICAN CITY — The life and ministry of the Catholic Church is enriched by listening to everyone, especially those who are often excluded by society, and by including their experiences … Learn More
Papal academy launches study center to evaluate Marian apparitions
ROME — The Pontifical International Marian Academy has created a commission to study and monitor cases of alleged Marian apparitions and other mystical phenomena. The new “observatory” or monitoring body … Learn More
Church must be united but not uniform, say synod organizers
‘It’s not just an intellectual exercise, it really is an exercise in discernment.’
Pope calls for end to culture of waste, indifference
VATICAN CITY — The world needs new economic models that respect human dignity and protect creation, Pope Francis told an interfaith delegation from England. Responding to the needs of people … Learn More
People wounded in life should find welcome in the church, pope says
VATICAN CITY — The wounds of Christ, still visible after his resurrection, are the greatest sign of God’s love and mercy, Pope Francis said on Divine Mercy Sunday. “Let us … Learn More
‘Keyboard warriors’ don’t evangelize, pope says, they just argue
VATICAN CITY — Sharing the Gospel requires literally “going out,” witnessing to the joy of faith in person and not just sitting at home, being “keyboard warriors” who argue with … Learn More
Share Easter joy with others, pope urges
VATICAN CITY — The women disciples, who were the first to meet the risen Jesus, offer a lesson to all Christians: “We encounter Jesus by giving witness to him,” Pope … Learn More