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News Briefs: October 29, 2023

Synod to Issue ‘Letter to the People of God’ VATICAN CITY (CNS) – According to Vatican officials, members of the Synod of Bishops will issue a “Letter to the People […]

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As Synod Winds Down, Members Urged to Sow Patience

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – As members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops return home, share the results of their work, and prepare for the final synod assembly in […]

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News Briefs: October 22, 2023

Synod Addresses Pain Church Has Caused People VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The synodal way is not an invention of Pope Francis, but it is based on Jesus’ way of inclusivity […]

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News Briefs: October 15, 2023

U.S. Bishops, Pope React to Attack on Israel WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) – U.S. Catholic bishops, including Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, Illinois, Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic […]

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Pontifical Mission Societies ‘Fearlessly, Courageously’ Propose the Gospel

(OSV News) – The Pontifical Mission Societies “fearlessly, courageously propose the Gospel” amid both hardships and hope, U.S. National Director Monsignor Kieran Harrington told OSV News. “The truth is that I […]

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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, […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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News Briefs: October 1, 2023

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 […]