Catholic colleges and universities throughout the U.S. have condemned a devastating attack on Israel, while calling for prayers for peace.
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Panel: Pope’s message in new document on climate isn’t partisan, but is matter of faith
Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation “Laudate Deum,” released Oct. 4, was described as the sound of a broken heart, disappointed by the world’s lack of action on environmental damage and climate change, at a Georgetown University panel discussion.
Synod looks at Catholics’ shared mission, but also exclusion of women
The life of women in the Catholic Church “is full of scars” and alternating experiences of being encouraged or rejected, the president of Latin America’s religious superiors told members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops.
Rhode Island Catholic editor recalls his visit last December to Gaza border area of incursion
Dodging sporadic rocket fire comes with the territory in Israel, especially when you live along the tense border with Gaza in the south.
Rep. Steve Scalise withdraws from House Speaker race after failure to secure votes
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., withdrew his name from consideration for Speaker of the House Oct. 12, a day after he received his party’s nomination.
Synod is “new Pentecost” that will renew the church, cardinal says
The synod on synodality is the “new Pentecost,” which will renew active participation of all Catholics in the life and mission of their church, a cardinal said.
Mass highlights what Catholics can do to support victims of domestic violence, recognize abuse
The group Catholics for Family Peace Education and Research on Domestic Abuse organized a Mass Oct. 7 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month, observed every October.
As FDA considers artificial wombs, ethicist recommends ‘courage and caution’
Catholics should approach the issue of artificial wombs with both courage and caution, an ethicist stressed after U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisers met about the new technology.
Israeli families missing loved ones wait for proof of life; patriarch appeals for prayer, fasting
Bodies still remain strewn along roads and in communities as authorities go through the arduous and gruesome process of identifying so many bodies, some of which first responders have said were mutilated and burned beyond recognition.
In midst of Israel-Hamas war, prayers for peace go up in Archdiocese of Baltimore
Standing beside a white “peace pole” inscribed with “May peace prevail on earth” in multiple languages, the teaching assistant professor of economics was among more than 50 administrators, faculty members and students who prayed for peace four days after Hamas invaded Israel.
Synod members from around the globe unite in praying for peace
Synod participants who have known war and conflict firsthand led the assembly of the Synod of Bishops Oct. 12 by praying for peace between Israel and Palestine, throughout the Middle East and across the globe.
Synod elects members to oversee synthesis report
With 364 members and dozens of special guests having the right to speak at the assembly of the Synod of Bishops, accurately synthesizing the discussion will be a major undertaking.