Synod on Synodality members ask ‘for greater discernment’ of Church teaching on sexuality
Ruffini did not expand on what he meant by “discernment” and was not asked to clarify. Members made the request for “greater discernment” of the Church’s sexual doctrine during the…
The cardinals at the Synod on Synodality: A prelude for the next conclave?
Pope Francis created 21 new cardinals for the Catholic Church on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The men, whose ages range from 49 to 96, come from 15 different countries and…
PHOTOS: Eucharistic procession passes through the heart of New York City
Father Mike Schmitz, a priest of the Diocese of Duluth and a popular Catholic speaker and podcaster, celebrated Mass before the start of the procession at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the…
Firebombed pro-life pregnancy center files FACE Act lawsuit
The other named defendant in the suit is Jennifer Page, 39, who the complaint says is also known as “Jennifer L. Clark” and “Queen City Feminist.” The suit says that…
Sisters issue appeal for ‘safe release’ of 3 nuns who were abducted from Nigerian diocese
In another statement shared with ACI Africa, the vicar general of MDME appealed for prayers and provided further details of the abduction of their members. “The superior general and the…
Prayer opportunities abound at Synod on Synodality
Synod on Synodality official events In the afternoon of Oct. 12, synod members can take part in a group pilgrimage to several of Rome’s catacombs. Canadian sculptor Timothy P. Schmalz…
Pope Francis calls for immediate release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas
The pope said that he has been following “what is happening in Israel and Palestine with tears and apprehension.” After Hamas’ attack on Israel killed 1,000 people, the Israeli government…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to run as independent: Where does he stand on the issues?
At the same time, Kennedy has said that he is “appalled” by late-term abortion and that he will work to “end those in other ways.” He has said that his…
Iowa bishop suggests ‘case-by-case approach’ to LGBT accompaniment
When handling these topics, the guidance emphasizes that “we are not dealing simply with ideologies or issues” but instead with “people who are created in the image and likeness of…
Vancouver archbishop calls attack on Israel ‘serious violation’ of moral, international law
In a reply to the archbishop, Rabbi Dan Moskovitz of Temple Sholom in Vancouver thanked the archbishop for his words and prayer and said he would share them with his…
Synod on Synodality: Who is overseeing the draft report at the end of the assembly?
Pope Francis at the Synod on Synodality on Oct. 10, 2023. Credit: Vatican Media Members elected by the synod assembly Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, OFMCap, Democratic Republic of Congo, is…
Two 12-year-olds identified as vandals in Massachusetts church fire
Investigators also determined that a water jug had been removed from the sacristy and was used to attempt to put out the fire. The suspects had lit votive candles at…