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An atheist for 35 years, she reencountered God at the tomb of St. John Paul II

Spanish woman returns to the faith after an experience at the tomb of St. John Paul II.

African bishops speak: How has the Synod on Synodality impacted the Church in Africa?

African synod delegates reflect on the journey of "walking together as the people of God" and its impact on the Church in Africa.

Vatican-China bishop deal renewed for four more years

The Vatican has renewed its agreement with China on the appointment of Catholic bishops for an additional four years.

Fernández: Diaconate ‘is not today’ the answer for promoting women in Church leadership

Cardinal Víctor Fernández reaffirmed Pope Francis' opposition to women's access to the diaconate, women's roles to be studied.

Pope Francis to release new encyclical ‘Dilexit Nos’ on the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Pope Francis will publish the fourth encyclical of his pontificate on Thursday on “the human and divine love of the heart of Jesus Christ.”

Cardinal Fernández promises follow-up meeting after controversial absence

Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, has apologized for a "misunderstanding" over his absence from an Oct. 18 synod meeting on a Vatican study group about women's roles in the Church.

Pope Francis canonizes 14 new saints, including priests martyred in Syria

Pope Francis canonized 14 new saints on Sunday, including a father of eight and Franciscan friars killed in Syria for refusing to renounce their faith and convert to Islam.

Here’s what’s happening during the last week of the Synod on Synodality

After two and a half weeks, the last of two assemblies for the Synod on Synodality is about to enter its final stretch before officially concluding on Oct. 27.

Synod, Zen, and sinicization: Vatican’s China deal sparks tensions

Two prominent Catholics — Cardinal Joseph Zen of Hong Kong and American author George Weigel — have leveled sharp criticisms at the Synod on Synodality, focusing particularly on the Vatican’s approach to China.

Synod delegates urge young Catholics to learn how to listen to others in a polarized world

More than 30 students — most of whom were from the U.S. — from over 10 universities attended “The University Students in Dialogue with Synod Leaders,” an Oct. 18 event organized by the General Secretariat of the Synod held in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall.

Is the Synod on Synodality’s focus on the local Churches a Trojan horse?

Is there more than meets the eye in the framing of discussions about ecclesiastical governance and the relationship between the local Churches and the universal Church — the main topic of conversation at the Synod on Synodality for the past week?

Over 500 Belgians demand removal from baptismal registry after Pope Francis remarks

Over 500 Belgians have requested removal from the baptismal registry ("débaptisation") in response to Pope Francis' controversial statements on abortion and women's role in the Church during his visit to Luxembourg and Belgium.

Cardinal Bo: Bishops worldwide should implement ‘diocesan synods’ in home countries

Cardinal Charles Bo, head of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences (FABC) and Archbishop of Yangon, Myanmar, said diocesan synods are key to building a vision and mission for local Churches.

These are the 14 people who will be canonized saints this weekend

14 Blesseds to be Canonized by Pope Francis on 20 October 2024.

Australian archbishop: Synod on Synodality cannot ‘reinvent the Catholic faith’

Interview with Synod on Synodality delegate, Australian Archbishop Anthony Fisher, OP, of Sydney.

Vatican Museums unveils ‘iconic statue’ Apollo Belvedere after years of restoration work

This week, the Vatican Museums unveiled the restored "Apollo Belvedere," an ancient marble statue, after years of work by Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums (PAVM).

Pope Francis to release ‘first memoir published by a sitting pontiff’ in January

In January 2025, Pope Francis will become the first sitting pontiff to publish an autobiographical memoir, which will be titled “Hope.”

Pope Francis hopes for ‘reconciled differences’ with Orthodox and Protestant Christians

Pope Francis expressed hope for “reconciled differences” among Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant Christians during his Wednesday audience.

Pope Francis meets with Argentine vice president Victoria Villarruel

Pope Francis met with Argentina's Vice President, Victoria Villarruel, on Monday to discuss the country's situation and exchange gifts.
Santa Maria dell’Orazione e della Morte: La Chiesa di Roma Dedicata alla Sepoltura dei Defunti Abbandonati

Santa Maria dell’Orazione e della Morte: The Church in Rome Dedicated to the Burial of the Abandoned Dead

The church of Santa Maria dell’Orazione e della Morte is located in Rome, near Campo dei Fiori and

Cardinal Zuppi returns to Moscow as Vatican peace envoy

Cardinal Matteo Zuppi returned to Moscow on Monday to meet with Russian authorities as part of the peace mission entrusted to him by Pope Francis.

Pope Francis prays for peace on anniversary of Hamas attack

On October 7, 2023, Hamas stormed the border with Israel. This week marks the first anniversary of the

Vatican shares Pope Francis’ schedule for December consistory to create cardinals

The Vatican on Saturday published the schedule for Pope Francis’ consistory to create new cardinals, stating that the liturgy will take place on Dec. 7 — not Dec. 8, as previously announced.

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