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Synod forum: Local Churches offer ‘richness in dialogue through diversity’
As part of the Synod on synodality, several Synod delegates hold a theological-pastoral forum at the Pontifical Augustinianum Institute to explore the mutual relationship between particular Churches and the universal Church.
Meet Cardinal-elect Mykola Bychok of Melbourne
Cardinal-elect Mykola Bychok, the Bishop of the Eparchy of Saints Peter and Paul of Melbourne for Ukrainian Catholics in Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania, speaks to Vatican News about his responsibility and faith amid this time of war.
Synod Briefing – Day 12: Importance of discerning the consensus
At the Synod press briefing on October 16, the coordinator of the theologian experts, Fr. Dario Vitali, emphasizes that the task of the working groups of theologians and canonists is to “always listen to the Spirit,” while the assembly addressed topics such as Church unity and the competencies of the Bishops’ Conferences.
Modern-day Martyrs: The victims of blood minerals in Africa
Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo has told a hybrid webinar organised on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the canonization of the Uganda Martyrs that victims of the exploitation of Africa’s mineral resources are today’s modern-day Martyrs
Synod: Cardinal Aguiar Rete's homily at Mass - Full text
Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes, Delegate President of the Synod of Bishops, delivers a homily at Mass in St. Peter's Basilica for Synod delegates on Wednesday afternoon, of which we publish here the full text.
Pope to theologians: Move forward in faith and dialogue
In a video message to the Pontifical Theological Faculty 'St. John the Evangelist' in Sicily, Pope Francis encourages theologians to let faith, dialogue and compassion fuel their efforts "to make the charity of Christ shine."
Haiti bishops decry mass deportation of Haitians from Dominican Republic
The Haitian Bishops echo the concerns expressed by the Dominican bishops over the indiscriminate mass deportation of their fellow citizens, as Haiti scrambles to handle the influx while besieged by gang violence and humanitarian crisis.
Sudan: The humanitarian catastrophe that the world ignores
The ongoing war in Sudan, stemming from a power struggle between the army and the RSF, has led to severe humanitarian crises, with thousands killed, millions displaced, and widespread atrocities, yet it remains largely overlooked by global media.
World Food Day: Pope urges leaders to listen to those at the end of the food chain
Marking World Food Day, Pope Francis says economic leaders must listen to the demands of those at the end of the food chain. And in a post on X he decries military spending and calls for investments to combat hunger.
Pope to surgeons: 'I invite you to be protectors of lives of the suffering'
Expressing esteem to Italian surgeons, Pope Francis reminds them to protect lives of those suffering and that science is to serve humanity and not the reverse.
Cardinal Nichols mobilizes Catholics against bill on assisted suicide
As the House of Commons begins to debate a new controversial bill on assisted dying, the head of the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales (CBCEW) issues a Pastoral Letter urging the faithful to lobby MPs to oppose the changes.
Canon Law Society of India holds annual meeting to focus on penal reforms
India's Canon Law Society holds its four-day annual conference in Guwahati with over 130 canon lawyers, priests, and religious sisters, focusing on penal sanctions in the Church.
Diocese of Ruteng emerges as Indonesia’s ‘promised land of vocations’
Indonesia's Diocese of Ruteng, located on the island of Flores, has earned the reputation as the “promised land” of Catholic vocations, according to Bishop Ciprianus Hormat.
Cardinal Zuppi meets Metropolitan Antonij to discuss humanitarian issues
On the second day of his mission to Russia as the Pope's special envoy, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi meets with Metropolitan Antonij of Volokolamsk and the Russian Presidential Commissioner for Children's Rights, Maria Lvova-Belova, in hopes of continuing work to repatriate Ukrainian minors.
Pope at Audience: Faith frees us from thinking everything ends here
During his weekly General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis reassures the faithful that the Holy Spirit offers us eternal life and that keeping this in mind, with a steadfast faith, "frees us from the horror of thinking that everything ends here."
Synod Briefing – Day 11: Focus on disabilities, women and climate crisis
At the daily briefing at the Holy See Press Office on the latest Synod developments, journalists learn that the Synod's General Assembly focused on a variety of themes, including the inclusion of people with disabilities, the role of women, and the severity of the climate emergency in Brazil.
Holy See supporting future Convention on crimes against humanity
The Vatican Permanent Observer to the United Nations reaffirms that the Holy See advocates for a legally binding convention on crimes against humanity that respects established international norms, upholds justice principles, and ensures support to victims, while respecting state sovereignty.
Bishop of Kharkiv expresses gratitude to Pope Francis for appeals for peace in Ukraine
Bishop Pavlo Honcharuk of Kharkiv, Ukraine, reflects on Pope Francis' words during his most recent Angelus, and issues an urgent plea as winter approaches, warning that Russian forces are "bombing infrastructure" to ensure that "boilers don’t work, leaving people—elders, children, the young, and even infants—to simply die."
St. Egidio Community brings 51 Syrian refugees to Rome
The Community of St. Egidio has welcomed a group of 51 Syrian refugees to Rome as part of a humanitarian corridor to assist people affected by the ongoing conflict and living in vulnerable housing or refugee camps.
Cardinal Hollerich: Church is rooted in places and cultures
The Synod’s General rapporteur, Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, presents the third part of the Instrumentum laboris, “Places,” as participants begin their reflection on the final module of the General Assembly.
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