An exclusive conversation with Father James Martin, Gerard O’Connell, Colleen Dulle and Sebastian Gomes about the future of synodality in the U.S. church
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Local group protests cutting down 200-year-old tree for Vatican’s Christmas
A local Italian group launched an online petition urging Pope Francis, the Vatican and others to stop the “fir tree-icide” of cutting down a 200-year-old red pine to decorate St. Peter’s Square for Christmas.
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Pope Francis: Christian faith that does not work for the poor becomes ‘harmless devotion’
Pope Francis said that Christian faith must disturb the powers that be.
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Pope Francis calls for investigation of possible genocide in Gaza in new book
Pope Francis said the international community should investigate whether Israel’s military actions in Gaza constitute genocide.
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With the archbishop of Canterbury’s resignation, Pope Francis has lost a key ecumenical ally
Archbishop Welby, who resigned last week in response to the charges that he had failed to report sexual abuse, had a rapport with Pope Francis that went far beyond dutiful ecumenism.
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Hostages freed from Gaza meet with Pope Francis
The freed hostages also said they hoped the incoming Trump administration would work with the outgoing Biden administration to bring the remaining hostages home.
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Pope Francis’ Argentina: Lessons for the global church from the pope’s homeland
A trip to Argentina shows not only Francis’ legacy here, but also the model of ministry that shaped him.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Cardinal Cupich: The final synod document is not a landing strip. It’s a launching pad.
In an exclusive interview with Gerard O’Connell, Cardinal Cupich says young Catholics will look back at the synod as “one of the most historic moments in their lives, for it has redirected the focus of where the church is going.”
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Praying for the patience to listen to each other: The work of the synod continues
Especially in places like the United States, where structures like pastoral councils are already relatively common, it is important to hear the synod’s call to ensure that consultation and dialogue are effective and not merely nominal.
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Pope Francis appoints papal preacher inspired by the Gospel, St. Francis and ‘The Catcher in the Rye’
The Vatican has announced the appointment of Capuchin Father Roberto Pasolini as the new papal preacher, succeeding Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa who served since 1980.