Church needs simpler, better ways to explain synodality, some bishops say
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Hesitation and resistance to the Church’s synodal journey can be addressed with…
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Papal commission votes against ordaining women deacons
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A commission set up by Pope Francis to study women deacons has…
Christ ‘tamed’ death, but people may still feel sad or outraged, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christ crucified and risen has tamed and transfigured death with his love,…
Gen-Z should be known as Gen+ for what they can add to the world, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Young people must take control of technology and “humanize” online spaces to…
Pope calls for unity among world’s religions to promote peace, justice, ethical AI
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — At a time when so many people and the planet are suffering,…
Political leaders have duty before God to end war, pope says at peace meeting
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The world is thirsting for peace and for an end to abuses…
Catholics must build a more humble church, seeking truth together, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The supreme rule in the Catholic Church is love, which compels all…
The risen Christ brings joy, hope along life’s journey, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The joy of Christ’s resurrection can repair the widespread sadness and malaise…
Pope Leo meets with coalition of survivors of clergy abuse
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV met with a coalition of survivors of abuse and…
Pope asks: When there are cries for help, do Christians respond with love?
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Canonizing seven new saints on World Mission Sunday, Pope Leo XIV said…
Survivors warn papal commission that abusers, retaliation still a problem
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — To improve the church’s safeguarding approaches and measures, the Pontifical Commission for…