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Cardinals Send "dubia" to Pope Francis Ahead of Synod on Synodality
Five cardinals have sent a set of questions to Pope Francis to express their concerns and seek clarification on points of doctrine and discipline ahead of this week’s opening of the Synod on Synodality at the Vatican.
"Not much new" Will Come out of this Year’s Synod, Vatican’s Doctrine Chief Predicts
Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández predicts that “those who expect big changes” to come out of this month’s Synod of Bishops will be “disappointed.”
Pope Francis to Hold Meeting with Children at the Vatican on Nov. 6
The theme of the event in the Paul VI Audience Hall will be “Let us learn from boys and girls.”
Returnees Fleeing War-Torn Sudan Thank Caritas South Sudan for Facilitating Evacuation
Returnees who were recently evacuated from war-torn Sudan have lauded Caritas South Sudan, the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops in the East-Central African country, for facilitating their return to Juba.
A Drum, Other Elements on South Sudanese Cardinal-Designate’s Coat of Arms Explained
The Vicar General of South Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba has explained the symbols and motto represented in the coat of arms of Cardinal-designate, Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla.
Bishops in South Africa Unveil “liturgy kit” To Pray for Migrants and Refugees
The Migrants and Refugees Office of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has unveiled a set of guidelines that seek to unite Dioceses and parishes in the country in praying for the people on the move.
“Season of Creation Documentary”: Church Officials in Malawi Call for Justice for Creation
Catholic Church officials in Malawi have, in a new documentary on the Season of Creation 2023, called for “justice, reconciliation and healing for people affected with climate change.”
Planned 2024 Meeting of Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe Bishops to “address various challenges”
Catholic Bishops in Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe are to deliberate on “various challenges” bedeviling the people of God in the African region, including inequality, and concerns around the environment.
Pope Francis Creates 21 New Cardinals, Expanding Body's Geographic Diversity
Pope Francis created 21 new cardinals from across the world at a Saturday morning consistory in St. Peter’s Square, reflecting on how the geographic expansion of the Church’s leadership represents a fulfillment of the promise of Pentecost.
Pope Francis Calls Silence "essential" at Prayer Vigil for Synod on Synodality
Pope Francis told those gathered at an ecumenical prayer vigil days before the opening of the Synod on Synodality that silence is essential for Christians.
We Asked the New Cardinals: How Should the Church Evangelize the World Today?
Pope Francis created 21 new cardinals for the Catholic Church on Saturday. The men, whose ages range from 49 to 96, come from 15 different countries and five continents.
Catechists in Zimbabwe Urged to Indiscriminately Spread God’s Love, Mercy to All
The Archbishop of Bulawayo Archdiocese in Zimbabwe has called upon catechists in the Southern African nation to spread God’s love and mercy among all the people without discrimination.
Cameroonian Catholic Bishop Honored for “exceptional” Leadership Skills
Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea in Cameroon has been honored by the country’s NewsWatch Newspaper for his “exceptional skills” in leading the people of God and managing the property of the Cameroonian Episcopal See.
Kenyan Diocese Embarks on 160-Mile Foot Pilgrimage to Marian Shrine for Prayer Day
Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Kakamega has seen off 200 pilgrims who are trekking some 160 miles to a Marian shrine where they will participate in the country’s annual prayer day slated for October 7.
Why Creation of a Cardinal Means a Lot for South Sudan: Catholic Official
The creation of the Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan during a consistory scheduled for September 30 means a lot for the East-Central African country that will be having a Cardinal for the first time, a Catholic official in the country has said.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Calls for Collective Action to Curb Illegal Migration
Bishop Vicente Carlos Kiaziku of Angola’s Mbanza Congo Diocese has called for collection action in curbing migration, a phenomenon he describes as “complex”, requiring careful analysis.
Pope Calls for an End to Global Food Waste
Food waste, the pope said, “shows an arrogant disregard for everything that, in social and human terms, lies behind food production.”
Pope Francis Denounces "body-shaming," Admits to Bullying Overweight Friend as a Child
Pope Francis said his father made him go to the bullied child’s home to apologize.
What is a Consistory? Your Questions Answered
Here’s everything you need to know about Saturday’s consistory.
German Bishops Conclude Tense Gathering with all Eyes on Synod on Synodality in Rome
Conscious of mounting tensions and open defiance around certain issues, the assembly in Wiesbaden served as a charged prelude to more significant debates.
