The Amazon synod “will have universal repercussions”, Cardinal Cláudio Hummes has said.

There is an “increased trust” between the Vatican and China, Cardinal Pietro Parolin has told the Global Times.

Andrea Tornielli explains why Pope Francis has permitted pilgrimages to Medjugorje.

Mary Rezac profiles the new US priests of 2019.

Gretchen Crowe hails Bishop Robert Barron’s new book on the abuse crisis.

Guto Hari suggests that the Catholic Church holds the key to Brexit talks.

And Ghana’s 100-year-old grand imam has celebrated his birthday at a Catholic church.

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