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Synod Forum: Bishops 'called to be 'brothers and friends'

Oct 10, 2024

The General Assembly of the Synod on Synodality hosts a theological-pastoral forum on “The Role and Authority of the Bishop in a Synodal Church.”
Pope: ‘Prohibitions of the Spirit’ ensure Church unity is not driven by personal viewpoints

Oct 10, 2024

In the first general audience since the opening of the second session of the Synod on Synodality, Pope Francis on Wednesday told pilgrims that Catholics should be aware of the “prohibitions of the Holy Spirit” to ensure the unity and universality of the Church is not compromised.
Pope sends $67,000 to Gaza parish

Oct 10, 2024

Marking anniversary of the Hamas attack, Synod delegates raised $35,000 in one day, with Pope Francis adding $32,000
An end to the Roman Church?

Oct 10, 2024

Today’s Church is not like a flock of sheep, it is not blindly obedient but always questioning
SE Asian summit struggles for solutions to Myanmar crisis

Oct 10, 2024

Myanmar dominated the first day of ASEAN summit in Vientiane, disputed South China Sea also high on the agenda
Synod: Two study fora dedicated to role of Bishop and people of God

Oct 10, 2024

On Wednesday afternoon, from 6:00–7:45 PM, two simultaneous events—hosted by the General Curia of the Jesuits and the Augustinianum—offer theological and pastoral insights into the role of the Bishop and the people of God.
Myanmar’s Cardinal Bo calls for synodality with poor at Vatican Synod

Oct 10, 2024

Cardinal Charles Maung Bo issued an appeal to prioritize the needs of the impoverished and suffering in discussions on developing the foundations of synodality during his intervention at the Synod on Synodality on Oct. 8.
Celebration of Cardinal Newman’s feast day breaks from tradition

Oct 10, 2024

Differing from the traditional practice, the feast day of Cardinal John Henry Newman is not celebrated on the day of his death. Instead, in his memory the Church celebrates his feast on the day he converted to Catholicism.
Synod seeks to expand consultations on women's ministry

Oct 10, 2024

Vatican's study group on women's ministry, including ordination to the diaconate, to include more input from women
Ghana: Consecrated men and women combating plastic pollution

Oct 10, 2024

Consecrated religious in Ghana make time alongside their numerous other activities to help the wider community recognise the need to protect Creation, focusing especially on plastic pollution, which has become a major problem especially in suburban areas near cities.