Climate justice, women’s ministries and spiritual conversations: Synod takeaways from Brazil
Among the main concerns they mentioned were the role of the laity, especially of women; the contribution of the church on ecology in light of the encyclical “Laudato Si’”; and “spiritual conversation,” a method of discernment that was adopted to structure discussions during the first assembly that could become a major legacy of the synod.
Northern Ireland parents strongly reject idea of teaching about access to abortion in schools
Almost three out of four people who responded to a public consultation have rejected a proposal by the British government that would require schools in Northern Ireland, including Catholic schools, to teach students how to access an abortion. In November, Irish bishops warned that the plan would “impose abortion ideology” on faith-based schools in the […]
Argentine president invites pope to visit ‘beloved homeland’
Argentine President Javier Milei has invited Pope Francis to visit their “beloved homeland” and he will also come to the Vatican in February. “I believe that your trip will bring fruits of pacification and the fraternity of all Argentines, eager to overcome our divisions and conflicts,” he said in a letter sent to the pope. […]
Syria sees ‘worst situation ever’ as World Food Program cuts off aid to war-torn country
AMMAN, Jordan (OSV News) — Catholics warn that Syrians are on the brink of starvation as the United Nations food program cuts off its assistance in the country this month. “The Syrian people are condemned to die without being able to say a word,” Archbishop Jacques Mourad of Homs told Vatican Radio. “It is a […]
UK and US target Houthi positions
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have promised to retaliate after British and American strikes killed five fighters and injured six others. Read all
Missionary and migrant: A glimpse of the Syro-Malabar Church
The Syro-Malabar Church – one of the largest Eastern Churches in full communion with Rome – has elected a new “Head and Father”, Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil. To find out more about the Church, we spoke with Fr Clement Padathiparambil, Co-Ordinator General of the Syro-Malabar faithful in Europe. Read all
Bishop in the Caribbean rejects blessings for homosexual ‘couples,’ others in ‘irregular situations’
Bishop Gerard County of Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, said there will be no blessings for ‘irregular unions,’ but ‘pastoral charity’ should be offered.
French bishops’ conference offers weak reply to Fiducia Supplicans
Their statement speaks of blessing ‘persons,’ not ‘couples,’ but this is the only expression by which the Permanent Council of the French Bishops Conference distances itself from the aforementioned ‘ambiguities’ or ‘questions’ raised by Cardinal Fernandez’ Declaration.
Peru passes law recognizing unborn children as human beings
Peru’s new law determines that life begins at conception and recognizes the child in the womb as protected by law.
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