In October 2023, Pope Francis will convene the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops with the theme, “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission.”
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Pope’s Call for Worldwide Synodal Action Is Seed to be Planted, Nourished
Pope Francis speaks often of the importance of seeds being planted, and of the need to give them time and attention as they grow.
Georgetown Officials Say Amends for Slavery Past Are Ongoing and Long Term
The devastating impact of the sin of slavery cannot be fixed with a simple apology and monetary restitution, Georgetown University officials acknowledge.
Only In Print: The Different Types of Relics and How They’re Certified
Officials for the supervisory congregation engage in a process for certify- ing relics as outlined in the Church’s Canon Law.
New Director of Eucharistic Congress Shares His Vision
The newly appointed executive director of the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress, Tim Glemkowski, said he envisions the event as a powerful moment of “unity and communion as a Church, that leads to a renewed mission in a public witness,” which changes lives and hearts, and propels the Church into the future.
Cops Capture Subway Shooting Suspect
Police have nabbed the suspect who went on a shooting rampage on a Brooklyn subway train, authorities said. The suspect, identified by police as Frank R. James, 62, was arrested Wednesday — the day after the shootings — in the East Village following a stabbing incident.
St. Anselm’s Man Jumps to Help Victims in Subway Shooting
Connor Armstrong, who lives in Bay Ridge, was on the ill-fated N train when a gunman opened fire Tuesday morning. He recalled the moments of terror he and other straphangers faced immediately after the attack.
St. Michael’s Pastor Reacts To Subway Attack Near His Sunset Park Church
As the news unfolded about a subway attack Tuesday morning, Father Fulgencio Gutierrez, pastor of St. Michael’s Church, started to pray. His church is located just six blocks from where the shooting took place.
Maryland Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto of Expansive Abortion Bill
Calling it “a sad day for women’s health and safety in Maryland,” the Maryland Catholic Conference strongly criticized the state’s General Assembly for overriding Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of a bill that will now become law and greatly expand abortion access in the state.
‘Father Stu’ Chronicles Rollercoaster Journey From Boxer to Priest
When Mark Wahlberg dove into the story of Father Stuart Long, he said what stood out was the way a previously agnostic man and his family — resistant to God after the death of their brother and son — were transformed by the Catholic faith.