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…
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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,…
Seven things to know about the second and final session of the Synod on Synodality
byBy 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
byBy 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
byBy 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
byBy 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
byBy 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
byBy Tom Tracy, OSV News WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Four Florida dioceses with substantial coastal exposure along the Gulf of Mexico have been…
Welcoming immigrants is requirement of charity, justice, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service LUXEMBOURG — Animated by a spirit of service, mission and joy, the Catholic Church must be welcoming toward…
Pope: Humanity suffers from ‘dangerous syndrome’ of repeating mistakes
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service LUXEMBOURG — Humanity needs to be motivated by spiritual values if it is to avoid being thrown into…