Catholic Relief Services calls for ‘immediate humanitarian access’ to Gaza Strip
CRS in its statement noted that nearly 1 million people, “almost half the population,” are “at risk of displacement” following Israel’s directive for people to evacuate the northern part of…
Praying for peace: Franciscans hold special prayer services in Jerusalem
The parish priest of St. Saviour’s Latin parish in Jerusalem and the assistant priest pray the rosary at a prayer service organized by the Franciscan friars of the Custody of…
‘Each of us is loved’: California bishops’ letter shows Church response to gender ideology
In their September letter, the California bishops noted that the Catholic Church “is called to do as Jesus did, to accompany in a spirit of solidarity those marginalized and suffering,”…
Cardinal De Donatis leads faithful in Rome for prayer vigil for peace in the Holy Land
The 69-year-old cardinal’s remarks took a rhetorical turn to express his closeness and prayers for the departed, the injured, and those who continue to suffer. “There are many who, driven…
Chinese bishops leaving Synod on Synodality early
During their time in Italy, the Chinese bishops also traveled to Naples with the bishop of Hong Kong, Cardinal Stephen Chow, according to Asia News. They offered Mass on Oct.…
Catholic patriarch of Jerusalem offers to be exchanged for hostages held by Hamas
The cardinal underlined that it is necessary “to find a way to get the hostages back.” “We are willing to help, even me personally,” he added. Pizzaballa, who serves as…
At Angelus, Pope Francis reminds the faithful: The Lord 'does not impose' and ‘does not give up’
“God proposes: he does not impose, never,” the pope said. Many of us, the pope said, are “intent on our own affairs.” The antidote to this indifference, Francis said, is…
Synod 'setting the stages for future changes' on role of women, first woman presides over assembly
Gomez led the Synod on Synodality assembly yesterday morning in her capacity as one of Pope Francis’s 10 president-delegates. She described the experience of sitting with the pope “as a…
Synod on Synodality reports not ‘secret,’ but still won't be shared, spokesman says
“The goal consisted in allowing every member to have access to information” necessary for full participation, he shared. Following The Pillar report, organizers reinstated password-requirements, and will provide direct technical…
Southwestern Virginia church named basilica
Catholics not plentiful The state of Virginia is only about 8% Catholic, according to a 2021 University of Virginia study — and less so in the mostly rural southwestern part…
New bill introduces world’s most extreme abortion buffer zone law to Scotland
This would be more extreme than neighboring England and Wales’ Public Order Act (2023), which sets the limits of buffer zones at 150 meters (492 feet) and does not permit…
Heads of Churches in Jerusalem call on Israel to allow humanitarian aid to go to Gaza
The statement followed Israel’s call for the 1.1 million people living in northern Gaza to flee toward the southern part of the territory. The 141-square-mile Gaza Strip, home to more…