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After Years of Preparation, Synod on Synodality Begins in Rome

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis began the work of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops by asking members to meditate on ancient theological texts about the Holy Spirit, […]

Synod Begins Work with Focus on Holy Spirit and Listening

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis opened the work of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops by asking members to meditate on ancient theological texts about the Holy Spirit, […]

Pope Francis Releases ‘Laudate Deum,’ a New Exhortation on Human Ecology

(OSV News) – Pope Francis warns the clock is ticking on the dangers of climate change – and both a paradigm shift and practical action are critically needed to avert […]

News Briefs: October 8, 2023

Pope’s Communications Day Message to Focus on Impact of AI VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis’ message for World Communications Day 2024 will look at ways to ensure artificial intelligence […]

Before Synod Retreat, Pope Prays for Listening instead of Polarization

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – On the eve of a three-day spiritual retreat for participants in the assembly of the Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis prayed that members of the Church […]

Creating Cardinals from 16 Nations, Pope Asks Them to Join Church ‘Symphony’

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Coming from different parts of the world and having different experiences and talents, members of the College of Cardinals are called to create a “symphony,” listening […]

Pope Condemns Child Pornography: ‘Criminality Available to Everyone’ VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Child pornography is “criminality available to everyone through their phones,” Pope Francis said while discussing abuse prevention with […]