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Pope Francis at Synod Closing Mass: To Reform the Church, Adore God and Love Others
At the Synod on Synodality’s closing Mass, Pope Francis said that God’s love cannot be confined “to our own agenda” and that those who truly want to reform the Catholic Church should follow Jesus’ greatest commandment: to adore God and love others with his love.
Pope at Angelus: By Loving Others, "we reflect the Father’s love like mirrors"
During his Sunday Angelus message, Pope Francis expressed that the love of God and the love of neighbor are inextricably bound together.
Vatican Releases Synod on Synodality Report Proposing Larger Role for Laity in Church
The document, the synthesis of the assembly’s work from Oct. 4-29, proposes a “Synodal Church” that implements synodality throughout Church governance, theology, mission, and discernment of doctrine and pastoral issues.
Synod on Synodality 2023: Final Report Calls for Greater "co-responsibility" in Church
The Vatican’s nearly monthlong Synod on Synodality assembly concluded with members approving an ambitious text calling for greater “co-responsibility” among all believers in the evangelizing mission of the Church.
What Does the Synod on Synodality Document Say about "controversial" Issues?
The Synod on Synodality, the monthlong assembly convened by Pope Francis at the Vatican, released its final document containing the discussion of several hot-button issues which it calls “controversial”: the idea of women deacons, optional priestly celibacy, and the accompaniment of people struggling with their gender or sexual identity.
The Openness of the Synod on Synodality "will change the Church": Relator General
At the conclusion of the Synod on Synodality, Pope Francis’ monthlong Vatican assembly, one of the meeting’s leaders said the freedom and openness experienced during the gathering will help the Church change in the future.
American Delegate at Synod on Synodality Shares “African wisdom” on War
Archbishop Timothy Paul Broglio, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) who is participating in the October 4-29 Synod on Synodality in Rome has reminisced about serving in Ivory Coast, and the lesson he learnt in Africa about war.
Synod on Synodality 2023: Final Week Wraps up in Expectation of Summary Report
As the final week of this year's gathering unfolds amid contentious discussions, anticipation is rising for the publication of the Synod on Synodality’s summary report.
Win for Pro-Lifers as Students Drive Off Contraceptive Advocates from Malawian School
Human Life International (HLI) Malawi, a leading Catholic pro-life entity in the Southeast African nation, has hailed students in the country for openly rejecting advances of an organization that sought to promote the use of contraceptives in their school.
Armed Men Disrupt Peace Concert in Mauritius, Catholic Bishop Condemns the “intimidation”
Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of Port Louis Diocese in Mauritius has condemned the “scene of intimidation” that was witnessed at a peace concert in the Indian Ocean Island nation when armed men disrupted the planned ending of the event held at La Citadelle.
Pope Francis Consecrates War-torn World to Virgin Mary in Eucharistic Prayer Vigil
Invoking the Virgin Mary as the Queen of Peace and Mother of Mercy, Pope Francis implored her in St. Peter's Basilica to “intercede for our world in danger and turmoil” and to “convert those who fuel and foment conflicts.”
Single Mothers in Rwanda among “most vulnerable” Beneficiaries of Salesian Initiatives
Single mothers in Rwanda are among the “most vulnerable” beneficiaries of the initiatives that members of the Institute of Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kigali are undertaking in view of empowering the needy.
Fostering “good health” Part of Evangelization Mission: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan
Promoting “good health” is part of the evangelization mission, Bishop Matthew Remijio Adam of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Wau has said.
Synod on Synodality: Anticipation and Tensions Brew Ahead of Synthesis Report Release
A summary report of this month’s synodal assembly in Rome is nearing finalization — with both anticipation and apprehension mounting over what the critical document might contain.
Pope Francis Signs "sick note" For Youngest Participant of the Synod on Synodality
Wyatt Olivas, 19, approached Pope Francis to ask if the pontiff would sign a letter requesting a few days of rest after the Synod before Olives heads back to classes at the University of Wyoming.
Catholic Archdiocese in CAR Issues Directives for Prayer Vigil, Day of Fasting for Peace
In response to Pope Francis’ appeal for a day of prayer and fasting for peace in the world, the Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR) has issued directives to guide the faithful during the Friday, October 27 initiative.
Synod on Synodality Delegates Pray the Rosary for Peace at St. Peter's Basilica: Photos
Their prayer intentions focused on those killed, wounded, and displaced by war, and included reflections on the past month’s work of the Synod, before the first session comes to a close this weekend.
“I felt listened to”, African Lay Woman Shares Experience at Synod on Synodality in Rome
Dr. Norah Nonterah, a Synod on Synodality delegate from Ghana, is representing several of what she describes as “existential peripheries” at the ongoing meeting of Bishops in Rome.
Women at Core of Church Governance in CAR: Cardinal
Though not officially constituted in the ranks of the Catholic Church, women in the Central African Republic (CAR) play a significant role in the affairs of the Church in the country, Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga, the Archbishop of Bangui has said.
“Ancient styles”: Paulines Publications Official on Why Africa Lags Behind in Publishing
Publishing is evolving, and African authors and publishers must embrace global trends to hack it on the international market, the Directress of Paulines Publications Africa (PPA), Sr. Praxides Nafula, who participated in the October 18-22 Book Fair in Frankfurt, Germany, has said.
