Pope Francis talks Synod on Synodality and homosexuality in new interview
Francis said the result of the first part of the Synod on Synodality, which met at the Vatican Oct. 4–29, “is positive.” “Everything was talked about with total freedom —…
Cardinal Dolan condemns religious hatred, urges people to ‘stand courageously for peace’
Dolan said it was “especially disheartening” to learn that the accused killer in that incident “reportedly identifies as Catholic.” “Nothing could be more antithetical to our Church’s teachings than this…
FBI director: Religious hate crimes against Jewish population ‘wildly disproportionate’
“But I think that the point that I was trying to make there, which I really think Americans need to understand, is how wildly disproportionate, if you could ever use…
Update: Pope Francis to attend COP28 climate change conference in Dubai in December
The United Nations annual climate change conference, known as the “Conference of the Parties” (COP), includes governments that have signed the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Kyoto Protocol,…
Nicaraguan bishop: Dictators say they love God while they believe they are gods
The bishop charged that “those who exploit the poor and oppress people not only do not know or love God but — as Pope Francis said this morning at the…
U.S. bishops: Biden administration’s proposed workplace guidance a ‘chill’ to free speech
Referencing the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the letter said: “It is inconceivable that our nation’s highest court, having just recently held that the Constitution does not enshrine a right…
Pro-abortion vandals target Ohio Catholic churches, schools before Issue 1 vote
In Centerville, Ohio, pro-abortion vandals spray-painted the front-door window at Incarnation Catholic Church on Oct. 18, according to the archdiocese. The parish had displayed a sign that encouraged Ohioans to…
Virginia Gov. Youngkin issues directive to combat antisemitism
The directive mandates that a “chief coordinating officer” will oversee a “situation room,” one that will be focused on “enhancing our comprehensive efforts to protect houses of worship and religious…
‘The Chosen’ Christmas special is a ‘beautiful experience,’ show’s creator says
Other performers include Matt Maher, Brandon Lake, Zach Williams, One Voice Children’s Choir, Joy to the World, and the Bonner Family. Tickets go on sale in the U.S. and Canada…
UNICEF director warns of looming ‘catastrophe’ in Gaza as water supplies dwindle
Noting the resulting damage done to “civilian infrastructure,” including hospitals, UNICEF’s Russell said that “what little clean water remains in Gaza is quickly running out, leaving more than 2 million…
U.S. bishops renew call for peace in the Holy Land
“We renew the call for the release of hostages and protection of civilian populations,” Malloy said. “At the same time, we affirm continued efforts to allow humanitarian access, including corridors…
How to bring peace to the world? Start with sacramental confession, cardinal says
“At the same time, however, may they be days illuminated by hope,” he encouraged, “indeed by the certainty that Christ’s arms, opened wide on the cross, powerfully invite all humanity…