Synod members begin small-group discussions on ‘synodality’
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The 364 members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops and the 85 experts, facilitators and…
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Synod in Rome opens with liturgy
byBy 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
byBy 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
byBy 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
byVATICAN 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’
byVATICAN 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
byBy 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
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ message for World Communications Day 2024 will look at ways to ensure artificial intelligence is…
Baltimore Archdiocese files for Chapter 11 to resolve abuse claims, continue ministries
byBALTIMORE (OSV News) — The Archdiocese of Baltimore filed for Chapter 11 reorganization Sept. 29 to address “a great number of historic” child sex…
Holy See is a ‘light bearer for the Gospel’ at UN, says archbishop
byBy Steven Schwankert NEW YORK (OSV News) — Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, the Vatican’s foreign minister, celebrated an evening Mass at the Church of the…