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Pope Francis
St. Thérèse teaches simplicity, love, trust, pope says in document
In the year marking the 150th anniversary of the birth of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, one of Pope Francis' favorite saints, he published an apostolic exhortation filled with...
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Pilgrim path: Synod participants journey to roots of faith in Rome
Participants in the assembly of the Synod of Bishops left the synod hall at the Vatican one sunny afternoon to walk together to the "roots and foundation" of early...
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Synod on Synodality
Synod members from around the globe unite in praying for peace
While members of the synod on synodality are intent on their work, they cannot ignore what is going on in the world, especially when synod members come from countries...
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War & Peace
Pope condemns terrorism, but expresses concern for Gaza civilians
As violence continues in the Holy Land, Pope Francis made a plea for peace at his weekly general audience.
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U.S. Bishops to Elect New Committee Chairmen at Plenary Assembly in November
When the U.S. bishops gather in November for their Fall Plenary Assembly (November 13-16), they will elect a new Secretary, as well as Chairmen for six standing...
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Vatican
Study, not blame or shame, needed with pope's wartime record, scholar says
Pope Francis opened the Vatican archives on Pope Pius XII in 2020; the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome is hosting a major international conference of scholars who...
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Bishops Chairmen Announce Launch of National Catholic Mental Health Campaign and Novena
There is a significant mental health crisis across the United States which has been especially amplified in recent years with the impact of the global pandemic. In an...
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Synod on Synodality
Synod call to communion can help a fractured world, theologian says
"How can we be more fully a sign and instrument of union with God and of the unity of all humanity?" was the question members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops...
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Statement of U.S. Bishops’ International Justice and Peace Chairman Amidst Violence in the Holy Land
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Synod on Synodality
Cardinal addresses 'exaggerated expectations' over synod
The synod on synodality is not about specific issues facing the Catholic Church and its members but about how the church and its members come together to discuss, pray...