The synod office extended the timeline at the request of dioceses who asked for more time to hear the thoughts of Catholics.
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Pope Francis wants to visit North Korea to create ‘momentum for peace’
South Korean President Moon Jae-in told Pope Francis Friday that a papal visit to North Korea would help create “momentum for peace” on the peninsula, officials said.
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Vatican in Diwali message: Christianity and Hinduism ‘can bring the light of hope in people’s lives.’
The teachings and traditions of Christianity and Hinduism “can bring the light of hope in people’s lives,” wrote the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue.
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Pope Francis on BBC Radio: We need ‘a genuine moment of conversion’ on climate change
Radio listeners in the United Kingdom started the day with an unexpected voice this morning when they were greeted by Pope Francis in an exclusive message for the BBC.
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If the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, what happens to the March for life?
If the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade and sends the abortion issue back to the states, will there still be a need for the annual rally and march in Washington?
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Vatican Nativity scene to feature Indigenous Peruvian crèche this year
The Nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square this year will have a distinctly Indigenous, Andean look to mark the 200th anniversary of Peru’s independence.
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Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI likely received Covid-19 booster shot
Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI likely received the third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine in October, according to official Vatican reports.
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Pope Francis: The Gospel is for everyone — not just a privileged few
Today, there are many who still seek religious security rather than the living and true God, focusing on rituals and precepts instead of embracing God’s love with their whole being.
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Pope Francis agrees to Canada trip to help reconciliation efforts with Indigenous peoples
Pope Francis has agreed to visit Canada in the wake of shocking revelations of the Catholic Church’s role in the abuse and deaths of thousands of native children.
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Most U.S. Catholics believe the Eucharist is just a symbol. The bishops want to change that.
The view that the Eucharist is a symbol of Jesus has alarmed many U.S. bishops because belief in the real presence of Christ in the consecrated host is a central church teaching.