Vatican’s Secretariat for the Synod of Bishops has provided two guiding questions regarding the “successes and distresses” and “structures and organization“ of the church to discuss ahead of the second session of the synod.

Some Catholics see the Vatican declaration as a step forward for L.G.B.T. people in the church. Others are worried about the possibility of schism.

The head of the U.S. bishops conference has condemned the killing of two Christian women who had been seeking shelter inside Gaza’s only Catholic church.

In this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” host Colleen Dulle is joined by "Where Peter Is" editor Mike Lewis to discuss Pope Francis' recent decisions on Cardinal Burke and Bishop Strickland.

Fort Calhoun, Neb., mourns the loss of Rev. Stephen Gutgsell after he was fatally stabbed at the rectory of St. John the Baptist Parish on Dec. 10, 2023.

In this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” veteran Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell and host Colleen Dulle discuss the Pope's health, his message on climate change and his decision to cut Cardinal Raymond Burke's salary.