A remarkable day of faith and devotion unfolded at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in midtown Manhattan Oct. 15 as thousands of Catholics gathered for a Eucharistic procession.
Cardinal Fernández updates synod on study group focusing on women's roles
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServicePope Francis decided the question of ordaining women deacons was not to be discussed at the 2024 Synod of Bishops, and he directed a synod-related study group on women's ministries not to explore the matter, according to the Vatican's doctrinal chief.
Saints served generously, creatively, Pope Francis says at canonization Mass
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServicePope Francis called on the faithful to yearn to serve, not thirst for power, as he proclaimed 14 new saints, including Canada-born St. Marie-Léonie Paradis, founder of the Little Sisters of the Holy Family, and 11 martyrs.
Cardinal calls for communion, continued action as synod nears end
By Justin McLellan, Catholic News ServiceAs members of the Synod of Bishops entered the last week of their meeting in Rome, the synod's secretary-general urged them to resist the temptation of "covetousness" -- the desire "to keep everything for ourselves, to possess, to hoard, to define, to close."
Pope Francis hears testimonies from transgender and intersex Catholics
By Justin McLellan, Catholic News ServicePope Francis met with a group of transgender and intersex Catholics, along with LGBTQ+ allies and a medical doctor specializing in transgender healthcare, during a nearly 90-minute audience at his residence, the Domus Sanctae Marthae.
Synod begins looking at institutional changes to promote synodality
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceIf members of the Synod of Bishops are serious about sharing their experience of "synodality" with all members of the Catholic Church, then they must identify concrete ways to do so, Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich told members.
Synod seeks to expand consultations on women's ministry, diaconate
By Justin McLellan, Catholic News ServiceThe Vatican group studying the question of women's ministry, including the ordination of women to the diaconate, will expand its consultative phase to include women who do not serve as consultors to the dicastery in charge of the study group, synod officials announced.
Ending of Synod on Synodality begins
By Maria Wiering, OSV NewsThe second meeting of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops begins this week at the Vatican. Like last year's meeting, it's a four-week-long gathering of 368 voting delegates -- with scores more of nonvoting participants -- from six continents to address the theme "For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, Mission" and experience synodality, a posture of listening, accompaniment and communion in the church.
University expresses sharp disagreement over Pope Francis' stance on women
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceStudents at the world's oldest Catholic university applauded Pope Francis for his calls to protect the environment and promote justice, but he was challenged when it came to his vision of the role of women in the church and society.
Pope Francis: Humanity suffers from 'dangerous syndrome' of repeating mistakes
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceHumanity needs to be motivated by spiritual values if it is to avoid being thrown into dangerous exploits and useless massacres, Pope Francis said.
WYD 2027 in South Korea to focus on courage, interreligious dialogue
By Justin McLellan, Catholic News ServiceThe first World Youth Day to be hosted in a country where Christians are a minority will seek to instill young people with the courage to share the Gospel while fostering interreligious dialogue, organizers of the event said.