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Vatican Releases Pope Francis’ Responses to Pre-Synod Dubia, Criticizes Cardinals

The Vatican has released Pope Francis’ original responses to a set of dubia on highly-charged doctrinal questions

The 5 Cardinals Behind the Latest Dubia Issued to Pope Francis

Five cardinals have sent a set of questions to Pope Francis to express their concerns before this week’s Synod on Synodality opening at the Vatican.

Pope Francis sends telegram to Iraqi Christian community after tragic wedding fire

Pope Francis sent his condolences on Saturday to an Iraqi Christian community in Qaraqosh, northern Iraq, that was devastated by a massive fire

Vatican responds to Cardinal Duka’s dubia on divorced and remarried Catholics

The Vatican publicly responds to Cardinal Dominik Duka's 10 dubia regarding the administration of the Eucharist to divorced couples living in a new union

‘Not Much New’ Will Come Out of This Year’s Synod, Vatican’s Doctrine Chief Predicts

New Vatican Chief of Doctrine Downplays Expectations for Upcoming Synod of Synodality

Pope calls for an end to global food waste

Pope Francis on Friday commended a U.N. agency’s efforts to end what the Holy Father called “the scourge

What is a consistory? Your questions answered

Discover everything you need to know about the upcoming consistory where Pope Francis will create 21 new cardinals, including the significance of this event and the impact on the College of Cardinals

Catholic Church’s new cardinals explain why they chose their spiritual mottos

Each of the new cardinals receiving the red hat at the consistory on Saturday has chosen a spiritual motto

How Pope Francis spread devotion to Our Lady, Undoer of Knots

Of the many devotions Pope Francis has promoted during his pontificate, perhaps none is better known than his devotion to Our Lady, Undoer of Knots

Europe Needs Hope, Pope Francis Says

To deal properly with the crises it faces, Europe must first have hope

Diocese of Rome: Thousands expected at Vatican for ecumenical prayer vigil ahead of synod

he Diocese of Rome prepares for a significant ecumenical prayer vigil ahead of the historic synod, with thousands of pilgrims expected in attendance

Pope Francis in Marseille: It’s ‘a duty of humanity’ to save migrants abandoned at sea

Pope Francis said humanity is at a crossroads between fraternity and indifference regarding the migrant crisis.

Pope Francis entrusts to Mary ‘Mediterranean Encounter’ with youth and bishops

Pope Francis commences his 44th International Apostolic Journey in Marseille, France, entrusting a meeting of Mediterranean bishops and youth to the Virgin Mary at the Basilica of Notre Dame de la Garde.

Who are the Chinese bishops attending the Synod on Synodality?

The Vatican has included two bishops from mainland China as official delegates in the upcoming Synod on Synodality assembly

Synod 2023: Participants to include two bishops from mainland China, Archbishop Paglia

Chinese bishops and Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia will join the Synod on Synodality in October, according to the final list of participants released by the synod's leadership

Vatican Cardinal to Make Charity Mission to Ukraine City Hit by Russian Drones

The head of the Vatican’s charity office is traveling to Ukraine to inaugurate a new home for displaced mothers and children in Lviv

Pope Francis lauds Catholic saint who fought to end slavery in Africa

Pope Francis extolled Wednesday the “apostolic zeal” of St. Daniele Comboni, an Italian missionary priest and bishop who fought to end slavery in Africa.

Vatican launches investigation into Australian bishop accused of child sex abuse

Former bishop Christopher Saunders of the Diocese of Broome faces allegations of sexual assault and misuse of funds

Rupnik’s victims say Diocese of Rome’s statement ‘ridicules’ their pain

Victims of Father Marko Rupnik's alleged abuse express dismay over the Diocese of Rome's statement

Pope Francis says ‘no to war,’ urges climate action in livestreamed chat with Bill Clinton

In a conversation with former President Bill Clinton, Pope Francis advocated for climate action, diplomacy over war, improved child healthcare access, and addressed migrant and refugee crises.

Pope Francis meets with new Russian ambassador to the Vatican

Pope Francis on Monday met with the newly appointed Russian ambassador to the Holy See, Ivan Soltanovsky.

Synod 2023: What has Pope Francis Said About Synodality?

The Synod on Synodality is set to launch the first of two assemblies on Oct. 4.

Cardinal Grech shares blessing for Synod on Synodality to be given after Sunday Mass

Cardinal Mario Grech has asked Catholics around the world to pray a blessing and special intercessory prayers for the Synod on Synodality.

Pope Francis: Forgiveness is the cure that heals ‘the poisons of resentment’

Think of someone who has hurt you and ask God for the strength to forgive that person, Pope

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