Pope to begin synodal process with Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican announced that Pope Francis will formally launch the process of the Synod of Bishops with a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. The Oct. 10 … Learn More
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Pope chooses ‘Listen’ as theme for World Communications Day
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In the search for truth, Catholic communicators must learn how to listen above all else, the Vatican said. “Listen” will be the theme for the 2022 … Learn More
Catholics asked to ‘move from indifference to solidarity’ with migrants
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Auxiliary Bishop Mario E. Dorsonville of Washington urged people to take up Pope Francis’ invitation to “move from indifference to solidarity” to be better understand the plight … Learn More
Pope: Christ’s cross an invitation to set aside divisive agendas
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesus’ death on the cross calls Christians to focus on helping the vulnerable rather than defending contentious agendas, Pope Francis said. In a letter to participants … Learn More
Getting old is not a disease, it’s a privilege, pope tells older priests
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Getting to be a ripe old age is a privilege, Pope Francis told older priests. If facing an illness, that too, becomes a privilege in that … Learn More
Pope: Bishops must handle Communion debate as shepherds, not with censures
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM SLOVAKIA (CNS) — The debate about denying Communion to politicians who support abortion must be handled in a pastoral way, not by public condemnations that … Learn More
Vatican releases guidance for dioceses to begin synodal path
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican has issued the preparatory document and a “handbook” for dioceses as part of the global church’s preparation for the 2023 assembly of the Synod … Learn More
Contemplative life responds to thirst for eternal, pope tells Carmelites
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Consecrated life is not doomed to die out, Pope Francis told a group of Discalced Carmelites. “These pessimistic views are destined to be disproved, as are … Learn More
Vaccination is an act of love, pope says in appeal urging people to act against Covid-19
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When each individual makes a small act of charity, like getting the COVID-19 vaccine, every gesture added together can transform the world, Pope Francis said in … Learn More
Pope prays for peace in Afghanistan as Taliban takes control
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Hours before the Taliban took control of Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, Pope Francis expressed his hope for the peace and safety of the country’s citizens. “I join … Learn More