Synod on Synodality document outlines discussion questions for October assembly
The Instrumentum Laboris is divided into two sections. The first summarizes insights from the continental assemblies and outlines what a synodal Church is and how it should proceed. The second…
German Synodal Council challenged ahead of key Berlin meeting
Warning of a threat of a new schism from Germany, the Vatican already intervened in July 2022 against a German synodal council. In January, the Vatican asserted “that neither the…
Missionary priest abducted in Nigeria’s Jos Archdiocese; security guard killed
The abduction of Nwaohuocha is the latest in a series of kidnappings and murders in Africa’s most populous nation involving members of the clergy, seminarians, and other christians. On June…
First reported synthetic human embryo sparks ethical concerns, creates questions
“It seems like what they have created is a model of certain parts of an embryo … does not seem to have the fully whole organizational potential of a real…
Thousands march in prayer procession protesting Dodgers honoring anti-Catholic drag group
“The environment was truly one of love, prayer, and reparation,” Valentine said, adding that he estimated “at least” 5,000 people participated. “Many people brought religious art and family heirlooms and…
Pope calls National Eucharistic Congress ‘a significant moment in the life of the Church’
“In the Eucharist, we encounter the One who gave everything for us, who sacrificed himself in order to give us life, who loved us to the end,” Francis said. “It…
Company announces ‘baby bonus’ for employees expecting or adopting a child
“So we thought, what better way to express this value that’s core to our beliefs than actually putting some money behind it, putting our money where our mouth is,” he…
Nigerian bishop describes persecution and killings of Catholics: ‘It has become a daily occurrence’
“I tell you, there is no Fulani man who is indigenous to Benue State, so they are coming as invaders or aggressors,” Anagbe said. Since the start of 2022, there…
Pope Francis names Cardinal Ghirlanda to succeed Cardinal Burke as Order of Malta patron
In 2017, Pope Francis ordered reforms of both the order’s religious life and its constitution. He approved the order’s new constitutional charter and regulations last year. Burke, a 74-year-old American…
John Kerry meets Pope Francis at the Vatican for a fourth time
Pope Francis meets with John Kerry, U.S. President Joe Biden’s climate envoy, at the Vatican on June 19, 2023, in what was Kerry’s fourth official private meeting with the pope.…
Pilgrims to walk 59 miles to England’s Our Lady of Walsingham shrine this summer
During the course of the pilgrimage there will be singing, praying of the rosary, daily sung Mass, and confession on the road. When asked what made the LMS pilgrimage different…
Pope Francis makes first public speech since hospitalization for abdominal surgery
After praying the Angelus prayer in Latin with the crowd gathered below in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis the pope prayed for the victims of an attack in Uganda, where…