Vatican doctrinal chief tells synod it’s not time for women deacons
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — “Rushing” to open the diaconate to women in the Catholic Church would short-circuit a necessary…
In western North Carolina, parishes and schools respond to Helene devastation with supply drives, donations
By Catholic News Herald, OSV News CHARLOTTE — Late Sept. 27 night, as the first photos and cries for help emerged after Tropical Storm…
Pope defends decision to give women, laymen voting rights at synod
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis opened the second session of the Synod of Bishops defending his decision to…
Pope Francis opens synod with Mass
By Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY— Members of the Synod of Bishops must engage in genuine dialogue with those holding differing views,…
Seven things to know about the second and final session of the Synod on Synodality
By Maria Wiering, OSV News The second meeting of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops begins Oct. 2 at the…
Since Oct. 7 attacks and start of war, pope calls Gaza every day, lifting up suffering community
By Dale Gavlak, OSV News Since Hamas’ attack on Israel Oct. 7, 2023, and the immediate start of the Israel-Hamas war, Pope Francis has…
Church must recognize, ask pardon for its sins, pope says before synod
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church cannot be credible in its mission of proclaiming Christ unless it acknowledges…
Mexico’s bishops welcome new president, urge her to pursue social peace
By David Agren, OSV News MEXICO CITY — The Mexican bishops’ conference has called on the country’s freshly sworn-in president to pursue social peace…
Relief efforts underway in western North Carolina; flooding caused by Helene devastates region
By Catholic News Herald, OSV News CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Relief efforts are under way to help communities across western North Carolina reeling from the…
Huge swath of Florida confronts Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact
By Tom Tracy, OSV News WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Four Florida dioceses with substantial coastal exposure along the Gulf of Mexico have been…