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Pope: May we be a Church on the move, sharing the joy of the Gospel
At the concluding Mass of the General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis encourages us to be like Bartimaeus in today's Gospel and "entrust our blindness to the Lord" in order to be "a missionary Church that walks with her Lord through the streets of the world."
Cardinal Hollerich on Synod: 'Catholics will see a Church where they count'
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, the Synod’s General Rapporteur, speaks to Vatican News following the closing conference of the Second Session of XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod on Synodality, and observes how the Synod's fruits can impact and empower the daily lives of Catholics worldwide.
Synod’s Final Document has Magisterial value
A press conference after the conclusion of the work of the 2nd Session of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod on Synodality and the publication of the Final Document focuses on key points such as the contribution of the laity and women towards creating a less hierarchical Church.
Synodality: A conversion aimed at becoming more missionary
The Final Document of the second session of the Sixteenth Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod recounts and relaunches an experience of Church as communion, participation, and mission, with a concrete proposal of a new vision that overturns established practices.
Bearing witness to the fruits of the Synod in a world seeking peace
During the final session of the Assembly of the Synod, His Beatitude Ibrahim Isaac Sedrak, conveys his thanks, on behalf of all involved, for the successful completion of the Synod’s various stages.
Pope: The Synod Document is a gift to the People of God
In his final address at the Synod Assembly, Pope Francis presents the Synod's Final Document as a "threefold gift."
Emilce Cuda: 'COP16 on biodiversity must also focus on people'
The Secretary of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America is attending several events at the UN Summit on Biodiversity underway in Cali, Colombia, bringing Pope Francis’ call for action for the preservation our common home and for involving marginalized populations in the decision-making processes concerning them.
Rooted and on pilgrimage to proclaim the Gospel
The final document of the Synod on synodality is a concrete step in fully implementing the Second Vatican Council.
Mining giants agree on compensation for victims of Mariana Dam collapse
The Government of Brazil signs a 29.85 billion dollar compensation agreement with mining companies nine years on from a dam collapse which killed 19, left hundreds homeless, caused flooding spanning three States, wiped out entire communities and polluted a river for hundreds of kilometres all the way to the Atlantic ocean.
Israel launches air strikes on Iran
Israel has carried out a series of overnight air attacks against Iran in retaliation for Tehran’s barrage of missile strikes against Israel earlier this month.
St. Francis of Assisi’s 'Canticle of the Creatures' turns 800
For the first time ever, the oldest copy of St. Francis of Assisi’s "Canticle of the Creatures" is on display in Rome to mark the 8th centenary of its composition in 1224.
The Baldacchino and the Altar of the Chair of St. Peter's Basilica
During the Mass for the conclusion of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, the Baldacchino above the tomb of St. Peter will be inaugurated after nine months of restoration. From October 27 to December 8, the ancient Chair of St. Peter will be displayed at the foot of the High Altar before being reinstalled in Bernini's bronze throne.
'Athletics was my rebirth': First Sport Synod takes place in Rome
Olympians, Paralympians, and refugee athletes gather in Rome to share stories and experiences. "Sport is a miracle", says Mahdia Sharifi, a taekwondo practitioner from Afghanistan. "It saved my soul."
Pope to Rome Diocese: ‘Heal the city’s wounds, strengthen solidarity’
Pope Francis addresses the faithful of the Diocese of Rome during an assembly at the Basilica of St. John Lateran titled "Mending the Tear, Beyond Inequalities."
Pope: Always engage in dialogue in the family despite misunderstandings
In a brief video message, Pope Francis emphasizes synodality within the family, stating, "A family that doesn’t dialogue is a dead family."
Holy See decries record-high military expenditure
Addressing the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly on conventional weapons, the Vatican's Permanent Observer, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, reiterates the Holy See’s plea for reducing military spending and against developing new deadly weapon technologies.
'Saints Bonaventure and Thomas Aquinas are sources of inspiration'
For the 750th anniversary of the death of St. Bonaventure of Bagnoregio and St. Thomas Aquinas, Pope Francis said the two 'Holy Teachers' greatly inspired and enriched the Church in a letter he wrote for the Vatican Apostolic Library's exhibit "The Book and the Spirit," dedicated to the two Doctors of the Church.
Beirut's Geitaoui Hospital saving lives against all odds
Appealing for support for Beirut’s Geitaoui Hospital, the only medical infrastructure in Lebanon that has a “Burn Unit”, its director, Sister Hadia Abi Chebli, speaks of the immense challenges the hospital is facing, as Lebanon endures political instability and war.
Pope to Passionists: ‘Bring the hope of God’s love to a suffering world’
Addressing the Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ, Pope Francis encourages the Passionists to continue proclaiming Christ’s redemptive presence to a suffering humanity torn by wars, poverty and divisions.
Haitian Bishop Dumas: 'With corruption, the poorest suffer'
As violence continues to mar Haiti, the Bishop of the Diocese of Anse-à-Veau and Miragoâne shares the plight of thousands of internally displaced people affected by rampant gang violence.
