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October 8, 2016

In modern world, every land is 'mission land,' Pope says

Pope Francis leaves his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Oct. 5.

VATICAN CITY – Catholic missionary orders like the Oblates of Mary Immaculate have as much work to do as ever, Pope Francis said.

Published in Faith
October 25, 2015

Synod report has new emphasis, not changed doctrine, U.S. bishops say

Pope Francis presides at the morning session of the Synod of Bishops on the family at the Vatican Oct. 24.

VATICAN CITY - Several hours before the final report of the Synod of Bishops was put to a vote, two U.S. bishops said that what is new is not the church's message, but the synod's emphasis and attitude toward the role of the family in the modern world.

Published in Vatican