U.S. Bishops Encourage Commemoration of World Day of the Poor Through Giving to the Catholic Campaign for Human Development

On the weekend of November 18-19, Catholics across the United States are asked to respond to Pope Francis’ World Day of the Poor by giving to the U.S. bishops’ Catholic...

Synod on Synodality

As synod winds down, members urged to sow patience

The assembly of the Synod of Bishops ends with Mass Oct. 29, but it marks the beginning of preparations for the second assembly in October 2024. Synod members will have...

Vatican

Pope again calls for release of hostages in Gaza, discusses aid with Biden

Pope Francis expressed his closeness to those who are suffering due to the situation in Israel and Palestine, including hostages, the wounded, victims of violence and...

Synod on Synodality

Church hierarchy has 'nothing to fear' from synodality, cardinal says

As members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops talk about encouraging all Catholics to be involved in and feel responsible for the life and mission of the church...

Representatives from Catholic and Pentecostal Churches Meet for Ecumenical Dialogue

Migrants, Refugees & Travelers

At synod prayer service, pope calls for immigration reform with a heart

Pope Francis and members of the Synod of Bishops gathered around a sculpture in St. Peter's Square to pray for migrants and refugees, especially those who have died...

Synod on Synodality

Synod looks at ways to increase participation of all in mission

"Will anything change?" members of the synod on synodality often are asked. The question was raised in the synod hall, too, as members of the assembly of the Synod of...

Synod on Synodality

Ripple effect: Delegates discuss synod impact beyond Catholicism

Representatives from other Christian communities told Catholic News Service how they can inform and learn from the Catholic Church's synodal process.

U.S. Bishops to Meet Nov. 13-16 in Baltimore; Assembly to Be Live Streamed

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will gather for the 2023 Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, November 13-16.

Vatican

Jerusalem cardinal offers himself in exchange for Israeli hostages

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa spoke with reporters about the current state of Christians in Gaza.