Synod members begin small-group discussions on ‘synodality’
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The 364 members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops and the 85 experts, facilitators and…
Synod in Rome opens with liturgy
By Justin McLellanVATICAN CITY — Members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops are not gathered in Rome to implement a “plan of…
Be tender, close to the poor, pope asks religious
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Sharing the Gospel message requires closeness and tenderness, especially toward people most in need, Pope Francis said…
Be sincere with God even when saying ‘no,’ pope says
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Rather than hide behind a facade of faithfulness, Christians should be sincere with God even when telling…
Bishops must promote communion, unity with pope, new U.S. cardinal says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Every bishop in the world has made a promise to live and work in communion with the pope, a promise…
Creating cardinals from 16 nations, pope asks them to join church ‘symphony’
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Coming from different parts of the world and having different experiences and talents, members of the College of Cardinals are…
Pope asks Vietnamese Catholics to love their faith and their nation
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When Christians enjoy religious freedom, the practice of their faith and its commandment to love others encourages…
Pope’s communications day message to focus on impact of AI development
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ message for World Communications Day 2024 will look at ways to ensure artificial intelligence is…
Hope must be restored in communities, young people, pope says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Hope and fraternity must be kept alive, organized and coordinated into concrete action so every crisis can…
Pope says his new ecology document is titled ‘Laudate Deum’
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis said the title of his new letter on the environment will be “Laudate Deum,” (Praise God), a frequent…