Pope Francis opens the synod on synodality recalling that “it is not a parliamentary assembly”

Oct 02, 2024 06:52

Pope Francis participated in the opening Mass of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops Photo: Vatican Media

The vigil was held inside St. Peter's Basilica

The event, streamed live on YouTube, was led by Cardinal Bo, Cardinal McElroy, Sister Teresia Wachira of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and acclaimed author and researcher Dr. Maria Stephan.

Pope Francis reflects in his message entrusted to the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network

Pope Francis answered questions from several journalists regarding the recently concluded trip to Luxembourg and Belgium

the Pope’s day was marked by reflection, dialogue, and a commitment to social justice.

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Pope in Belgium: meeting with abuse victims and poor elderly mark first day

Pope Francis Forges Bonds in Belgium: A Day of Meetings, Compassion, and Reflection

Sep 27, 2024 09:12

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Francis in Luxembourg: how the Pope spent almost 9 hours in the world’s richest country

Meetings with the royal family, political authorities and civil society and a meeting with the Catholic community marked the pope’s nearly 9 hours in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

Sep 26, 2024 21:45

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Pope Francis explains the Devil and proves his existence… with the saints!

Pope’s General Audience, September 25, 2024 on “The Holy Spirit our ally in the fight against the spirit of evil”

Sep 25, 2024 07:48

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Dicasteries•Pope Francis

Nearly thirty papal appointments to the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith

6 of the new consultants are women

Sep 23, 2024 22:01

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Pope Francis Cancels Monday Audiences Due to Mild Illness Amid Upcoming Trip

A brief statement explained the decision: “Due to a mild case of the flu, and as a precautionary measure ahead of his upcoming travels, today’s papal audiences have been cancelled.”

Sep 23, 2024 21:59

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Health for all: a speech by Leo XIV on health and human life

Address of the Pope to participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life

Opus Dei before the Pope: what was said about the new statutes and some controversies in Argentina

In addition, they discussed the situation of vocations in the Church and, particularly, the contrast between the situation in Africa and in Europe.

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Pope Francis opens the synod on synodality recalling that “it is not a parliamentary assembly”

“How could we be a synodal Church without reconciliation»: the Pope’s mea culpa before the Synod begins

Pope Francis celebrated the creation of the Catholic Institute for Nonviolence and called on everyone to be architects of a “society founded on justice and reciprocal love”

This is the prayer intention that Pope Francis commends to all Catholics

Interview with Pope Francis: did he get involved in politics in Belgium? Lebanon and Leuven’s criticism as “conservative”

The Pope’s third day in Belgium: Mass in front of 40,000 people and a beatification

Pope’s second day in Belgium: prayer at the tomb of the king who did not sign pro-abortion law

Pope in Belgium: meeting with abuse victims and poor elderly mark first day

Francis in Luxembourg: how the Pope spent almost 9 hours in the world’s richest country

Pope Francis explains the Devil and proves his existence… with the saints!

Nearly thirty papal appointments to the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith

Pope Francis Cancels Monday Audiences Due to Mild Illness Amid Upcoming Trip