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Five reasons why St. Francis is a model of synodality
Chesterton once wrote, “Newspapers not only deal with news, but they deal with everything as if it were entirely new.” There’s a lot of new talk surrounding synodality. But, insofar as synods have been an ancient model for Church governance, …
California priest arrested, charged with possessing more than 600 child pornography images
(OSV News) — A religious order priest serving in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has been arrested and charged with possessing hundreds of images of child pornography. Father Rodolfo Martinez-Guevara, 38, a member of the Missionaries of the Holy Spirit, …
After Beijing meeting, pope’s envoy to return to Moscow, Russian official says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — After meeting with a Chinese official in Beijing to discuss paths toward peace in Ukraine and ensuring grain exports from the country, Pope Francis’ special envoy is expected to return to Moscow, Russia’s foreign minister said. …
Catholic activists call on Congress to fund migrant services for ‘common good’
Catholic activists called on Congress to ensure funding for migrant services is protected in upcoming appropriations bills at a Sept. 13 event near the U.S. Capitol.
‘We’re keeping all in God’s mercy,’ says bishop amid flooding in Libya
As authorities in Libya announced a three-day mourning period following a deadly flood disaster, a Catholic bishop in the North African country expressed the church’s closeness to the people.
Mental Health Crisis Demands Church’s Integrated Response, Says Bishop
September is National Suicide Prevention Month and Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia — just a few miles from the nation’s capital — is urging mental health discussion and engagement, rather than avoidance and evasion.
Arriving in Marseille, pope prepares to speak up for protecting migrants
MARSEILLE, France (CNS) –Pope Francis arrived in the ancient port city of Marseille Sept. 22 for a two-day visit that was to focus on the plight of migrants and other opportunities and threats facing the Mediterranean Sea and the nations …