Cardinal Tobin reflects on third week of the Synod of Bishops (Video)
The three priorities — communion, mission, and participation — have been discussed.
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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
For synodality at work, look to the Amazon, cardinal says
‘Synodality helps us a lot because it is the communities that tell us how to be a church, rather than a bishop telling the people how to be church.’
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
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
Synod guest shares how process reduces anger, builds community (Video)
Listening is a large part of the process, guests say.
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.