What is required for the pope’s call for fasting and prayer on Oct. 27?
‘The point is to be mindful of those suffering.’
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The Synod on Synodality this week: Anticipating a ‘Letter to the People of God’
“Letter to the People of God” expected on Saturday evening
Scholars, Catholics call St. Therese’s ‘little way’ relevant today after pope’s letter
Carmelite scholars and everyday Catholics are welcoming Pope Francis’ new apostolic letter about St. Therese of Lisieux, a 19th-century French Carmelite nun beloved worldwide for her “little way” of childlike … Learn More
Thousands of children will meet with Pope Francis to share their dreams
VATICAN CITY — Thousands of children from Italy and many others representing other parts of the world will meet Pope Francis at the Vatican Nov. 6 to express their hopes, … Learn More
At synod prayer service, pope calls for immigration reform with a heart
VATICAN CITY — Taking to heart the lesson of the parable of the good Samaritan is the key to assisting the millions of migrants and refugees forced to travel far … Learn More
Pope calls for world day of prayer for peace on Oct. 27 as catastrophe looms in Gaza
VATICAN CITY — Warning against a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and ongoing conflicts elsewhere, Pope Francis has called for a day of fasting, penance, and prayer for peace in the … Learn More
St. Thérèse teaches simplicity, love, trust, pope says in document
VATICAN CITY — St. Thérèse of Lisieux, long one of Pope Francis’ favorite saints, teaches Christians “the little way” of love, self-giving, concern for others, and complete trust in the … Learn More
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
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
