Pope asks lay Catholics to prepare for synod's 'prophetic' stage

The most important outcome of the current Synod of Bishops on synodality is the synodal process itself and not the hot-button topics discussed, Pope Francis said. Read More

I sometimes miss my Catholic faith. The Vatican’s new decree reminds me why I’ll never go back.

The church’s dictate on gender-affirming care is far removed from the Jesus I learned about, who embraced the downtrodden and the eunuchs of the ancient world. Read More

Transgender inclusion? World's major religions take varying stances on policies toward trans people

It's a setback for transgender people who had hoped Pope Francis might be setting the stage for a more welcoming approach from the Catholic Church. Around the world ... traditional roles were and are ... Read More

Pope Francis skips Good Friday procession at last minute ‘to preserve his health’

The pope, who has called for the Church to become less male-dominated, also hailed the women who helped Jesus ... but his frail state no longer allows him to do so. Instead, he arrived in a ... Read More

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But more than a million people have taken refuge ... Through Central London in Surreal Spectacle Having a team in the world’s richest sports competition might alter how people think of Luton ... Read More

Vietnam’s New Religious Decree Further Burdens Local Churches

Operating a church in Vietnam just became even more difficult thanks to new ... Under Decree 95, the government will now require religious groups to submit financial records and allow local ... Read More

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Read the latest national and world news, including stories from Newsday's reporters in Washington, D.C. Young brother and sister dead, several hurt when vehicle crashes into Michigan birthday ... Read More

Pope Francis says of Ukraine, Gaza: "A negotiated peace is better than a war without end"

In an exclusive interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis called for "negotiated peace" in Ukraine and Gaza, noting the devastating effects war has on children. Read More

Pope Francis: A drop of pride can spoil a virtuous life

During his general audience, Pope Francis reminded his listeners of the importance of the theological virtues of faith, hope and charity. Engaging the crowd by having them recite the virtues aloud, ... Read More

Synod on Synodality

Pope Francis has decided the next world Synod of Bishops at the Vatican, which will take place in October 2022, will have the theme: "For a synodal church: Communion, participation and mission." ... Read More

Transgender inclusion? World's major religions take varying stances on policies toward trans people

The Vatican has issued a new document ... people who had hoped Pope Francis might be setting the stage for a more welcoming approach from the Catholic Church. Around the world, major religions ... Read More

Transgender Inclusion? World's Major Religions Take Varying Stances on Policies Toward Trans People

Transgender Inclusion? World's Major Religions Take Varying Stances on Policies Toward Trans People The Vatican has issued a new document rejecting the concept of changing one’s biological sex ... Read More