The Vatican released the Synod on Synodality’s “synthesis report” on Saturday night outlining key proposals discussed during the nearly monthlong assembly’s confidential conversations. The highly anticipated text was approved paragraph … Continued
In his in-flight press conference returning from Mongolia on Monday, Pope Francis outlined his vision for the upcoming synodal assembly in October, which he said should be a prayerful exercise … Continued
It’s official. Vancouver Archbishop J. Michael Miller is one of four Canadian bishops named as delegates taking part in the upcoming Synod on Synodality taking place in October. Although Archbishop … Continued
One week after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Pope Francis urged that “we must not get used to war” as he prayed for peace in Ukraine and Sudan. In … Continued
In a letter marking the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Pope Francis asserted that the mere possession of nuclear weapons creates “a climate of fear and suspicion” and offers “only an … Continued
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has urged Christians to “speak the truth and to do so with charity” amid polarization and divisions within the Church. In his message for the … Continued
Pope Francis appointed five new members to his council of cardinals advisers on Tuesday, including Canadian Cardinal Gerald C. Lacroix and Synod organizer Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich. The Vatican announced on … Continued
Here is a look back at the key dates and events in the life of Pope Benedict XVI: 1927 — Joseph Ratzinger is born on Holy Saturday, April 16, in … Continued
Cardinal Joseph Zen has filed an appeal with Hong Kong’s High Court following his conviction last month for failing to register a fund that helped pay for the legal fees … Continued
The Vatican said on Saturday that Chinese authorities had violated the terms stipulated in its provisional agreement on the appointment of bishops. A statement released on Nov. 26 said that … Continued