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…
Florida judge slams ‘transgender ideology’ in defense of teacher fired over pronouns
“Indeed, a reasonable argument can be made that transgenderism is fast becoming, if it has not already become, a kind of state-sponsored religion,” the judge continued. “Ironically, if anyone attempted…
Notre Dame President Father John I. Jenkins to step down after 19 years
In a news release, the university credited Jenkins with fostering dramatic growth in research at Notre Dame and securing its admission to the Association of American Universities. The university also…
Israel urges civilians in northern Gaza to evacuate
Hamas “is telling Gaza residents to ignore our safety instructions,” the IDF said in its post. In its Thursday report, the U.N. warned that it was “impossible for such a…
Synod on Synodality: Italian nun claims St. Paul attended ‘non-ritual female liturgy’
Angelini’s speech referred to a historical event recorded in chapter 16 of the Acts of the Apostles, which states: “On the sabbath, we went outside the city gate along the…