What did Pope Francis say on same-sex blessings, and what might happen next?
Just two days prior to the start of the Synod on Synodality in Rome, the Vatican released a letter Oct. 2 from Pope Francis that was instantly greeted by some … Learn More
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Synod members from around the globe unite in praying for peace (Video)
Synod participants who have known war and conflict led the assembly today.
Love, forgiveness liberate, break cycles of violence, pope says
VATICAN CITY — The life of St. Josephine Bakhita, a former slave from Sudan who became a nun, demonstrates how love liberates people from oppression and frees them to forgive their … Learn More
Pope condemns terrorism, but expresses concern for Gaza civilians
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis condemned Hamas’ terrorist attacks on Israel and pleaded with the militants to free their hostages unharmed, but he also expressed concern about Israel’s tightening siege on … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin reflects on the first week of the Synod of Bishops (Video)
Last week, Cardinal Tobin was part of a Spanish-speaking group.
Pope names first woman secretary of dicastery for religious
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has appointed a woman for the first time to be the No. 2 official of the Roman Curia office that works with religious orders and … Learn More
Jerusalem church leaders call for peace following deadly Hamas attack
JERUSALEM — Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem united in a call for peace and justice amid unfolding violence, following a surprise attack by Hamas in southern Israel, which … Learn More
Synodal silence: Pope says church must pause, ‘fast’ from public words
“The vision of Vatican II is the shared point of reference for the Synod starting from the catholicity of the People of God.” Tweeted Cardinal Tobin.
Synod begins work with focus on Holy Spirit and listening
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis opened the work of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops asking members to meditate on ancient theological texts about the Holy Spirit, have the … Learn More
Pope addresses fears around synod: ‘Not a political gathering’
VATICAN CITY — Members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops are not gathered in Rome to implement a “plan of reformation” but to walk together as a church … Learn More