The Synod working document is failing to address adequately the needs of people on the margins of society, according to Bishop Erwin Kräutler. Kräutler, a prominent voice for social justice, is disappointed with the Catholic Church’s preparations for the second session of the Synod on Synodality. “The Synod cannot retreat ‘from the evil world’ into Read more
The excitement is mounting in Paris ahead of the Dec 8 reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral with only a few cranes remaining outside the iconic French church. As scaffolding has largely been removed from the outside structure, the inside renovation work continues at full speed to finish it on time for the most anticipated church Read more
“I announce that the 54th International Eucharistic Congress will take place in the city of Sydney,” announced the delegate for Pope Francis at the final Mass in Quito, as Australians erupted with joy. And at the end of the closing Mass, a delegation took to the podium to present their first message. A painting by Read more
After a string of controversies and disagreements with their local Fort Worth bishop, a group of Carmelite nuns in Arlington, Texas, announced on Saturday that they are associating with the Society of St Pius X (SSPX). This traditionalist group is not in full communion with the Catholic Church and has a canonically irregular status. After Read more
Following a multi-million euro fraud case at Luxembourg’s Caritas, the church aid organisation has been forced to stop its international aid projects. According to the report, the Caritas Luxembourg Foundation is laying off around 30 of its 500 employees in the Grand Duchy. In addition, 70 more jobs in South Sudan and Laos are to Read more
Pope Francis concluded his three-day visit to Singapore on Friday with a powerful message of unity. The pope set aside his prepared text during his address and spoke candidly to the audience. Using an analogy, Francis said “All religions are a path trying to reach God”. “They are like different languages in order to arrive Read more
Pope Francis praised Singapore’s economic achievements during his recent visit to the city-state but urged the country to ensure that its success benefits all, especially migrant workers. Concluding his 12-day Asia-Pacific tour, the Pope stressed the importance of ensuring that all workers, especially those from abroad, are treated with fairness and respect. Addressing Singapore’s leaders Read more
Pope Francis has urged American Catholics to choose the lesser of two evils in the upcoming US presidential election, criticising both Donald Trump’s immigration policies and Kamala Harris’ support for abortion rights. Francis made the comments during a press conference aboard the Papal plane on his flight back to Rome from Singapore. Without naming Donald Read more
After an intensive eight-month certificate training programme, the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) has graduated its first cohort of 56 young Digital Faith Influencers. The initiative aims to address declining Catholic membership in African countries and equip young leaders with digital evangelisation skills. Dr Linus Kweku Labik, a Ghanaian graduate, plans to target Read more
On 13 September Pope Francis concluded his longest and most challenging trip after covering over 32,000 kilometres across four countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The 87-year-old pontiff’s journey spanned 11 days, marking one of the longest papal trips in modern history. Click to see the trip’s best images. The Pope visited Indonesia, the world’s largest Read more