In second week, synod to discuss authority in the church
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Members of the Synod of Bishops have begun looking for ways to make relationships within…
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As wider war threatens Middle East, pope asks Mary to intercede
byBy Cindy Wooden ROME — As fighting in the Middle East intensified and spread, Pope Francis turned to Mary, begging her to “intercede for…
Diaconate is ‘surrender’ to Jesus, U.S. archbishop says at ordination Mass
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Before the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica, a symbol of the Catholic…
‘Rosary priest’ Father Peyton: ‘The family that prays together stays together’
byBy Gerald Korson, OSV News “The family that prays together stays together” has been an international Catholic catchphrase for 80 years, a truism that…
Diversity of perspectives can strengthen the church, synod members say
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Catholics cannot have a clear view of the biggest issues impacting the church if they…
Rosary pilgrimage in nation’s capital unites thousands of Catholics in love for Mary
byBy Katie Yoder, OSV News Thousands of pilgrims from across the country gathered at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception…
Vatican doctrinal chief tells synod it’s not time for women deacons
byBy 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
byBy 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
byBy 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
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY— Members of the Synod of Bishops must engage in genuine dialogue with those holding differing views,…