vatican news FeatureNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Synod assembly to issue ‘Letter to the People of God’ at session’s end Justin McLellanOctober 20, 20232 min read Members of the Synod of Bishops will issue a “Letter to the People of God” at the close of the first session of the synod assembly, which ends Oct. 29, the Vatican said. Crisis in IsraelFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Palestine ambassador says Vatican should play role in mediating end of ‘carnage’ Junno Arocho EstevesOctober 19, 20237 min read The Vatican, especially Pope Francis, must double its efforts and urge the international community to end the massacre of Palestinians killed in Gaza in the Israel-Hamas war, Palestine’s ambassador to Denmark said. FeatureNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Church hierarchy has ‘nothing to fear’ from synodality, cardinal says Justin McLellanOctober 19, 20233 min read The Catholic Church’s synodal process, intended to actively solicit input from all its members, is not a threat to the hierarchy, a cardinal said. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Nicaragua expels a dozen priests, sends them to the Vatican, Ortega regime says David AgrenOctober 19, 20235 min read Nicaragua has expelled a dozen priests held as political prisoners as the increasingly tyrannical regime continues sending clergy into exile and cracking down on the Catholic Church. Movie & Television ReviewsVatican Whoopi Goldberg delivers ‘Sister Act’ swag to Pope Francis Carol GlatzOctober 19, 20233 min read Pope Francis praised actor and comedian Whoopi Goldberg for helping people laugh and feel joy, telling her, “You are very important.” Crisis in IsraelFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope calls for world day of prayer for peace as catastrophe looms in Gaza Carol GlatzOctober 18, 20232 min read Warning against a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and ongoing conflicts elsewhere, Pope Francis has called for a day of fasting, penance and prayer for peace in the world Oct. 27. EucharistFeatureNewsSaintsVaticanWorld News Eucharist has the power to draw hearts to Jesus, pope says Carol GlatzOctober 18, 20233 min read St. Charles de Foucauld, a turn-of-the-19th-century hermit, demonstrates how a life of meekness, tenderness and eucharistic adoration evangelizes, Pope Francis said. Ecumenism and Interfaith RelationsNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Ripple effect: Delegates discuss synod impact beyond Catholicism Justin McLellanOctober 17, 20236 min read Seated among Catholics cardinals, bishops, priests, religious sisters and lay Catholic leaders, 12 representatives from other Christian communities are listening and weighing in on discussions about the future of the Catholic Church. EnvironmentFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Water is a precious, finite resource to be protected, shared, pope says Carol GlatzOctober 17, 20233 min read Water must be safeguarded and managed in a “wise, careful and sustainable way, so that everyone can enjoy it,” Pope Francis said. Crisis in IsraelFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope calls Gaza parish staff as bombing continues Cindy WoodenOctober 17, 20232 min read Huddled in a stairwell at the Catholic parish and school in Gaza, Rosary Sister Nabila Saleh, another sister and Father Youssef Asaad filmed themselves speaking to Pope Francis on the phone and begging for his continued prayers. Previous 1 … 34 35 36 … 170 Next