Vatican News

Letters from the Synod-2018: October 3 – As the Synod opens...

Reports and Commentary, from Rome and Elsewhere, on the XV Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
Xavier Rynne II

5 bishops who could move the youth synod

The debate over the final wording of the document could prove even more contentious than the synod in 2015
Ed Condon/CNA

Morning Catholic must-reads: 02/10/18

A daily guide to what's happening in the Catholic Church
Luke Coppen

Holy See-China agreement draws criticism from US religious freedom advocates

The deal concedes too much to an oppressive government, activists have said
Kevin J. Jones/CNA

Chaput: Youth synod depends on faith, not sentimentality

The Church is not well served by 'an overdose of sentiment, accommodation, and sociology', Chaput said
Catholic News Agency

Holy See, China continue to negotiate situation of underground bishops

The Vatican hopes to convince Beijing to recognise a dozen 'underground' bishops by December
Catholic News Agency

Pope Francis: Pray the rosary daily for Church's protection from Satan

Pope urges faithful to end the rosary with the prayer to St Michael the Archangel
Catholic News Agency

Dismissing Karadima from the clerical state will do little to help the crisis

The Pope also possesses the power to depose bishops, something he's been reluctant to do so far
Christopher R. Altieri

Pope Francis dismisses abuser priest Karadima from clerical state

The notorious Chilean priest was sentenced by the Vatican to life a prayer and penance in 2011
Junno Arocho Esteves

Francis calls for 'permanent catechumenate' for married couples

It is essential for couples to receive ongoing formation both before and after their wedding, the Pope said
Ed Condon/CNA