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Synod Retreat: Homily during Mass for the Memorial of the Guardian Angels
Posted on 10/2/2023 09:00 AM ()
On Monday evening, Bishop Anthony Randazzo of Broken Bay, Australia, celebrates Holy Mass for the Memorial of the Guardian Angels, and preaches the homily for synod members, fraternal delegates and special invitees currently on retreat prior to participating in the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops which begins on 4 October.
Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman win Nobel Prize for COVID vaccine
Posted on 10/2/2023 06:25 AM ()
This year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to a pair of scientists who developed the technology that led to the mRNA COVID vaccines. Among them is a Hungarian woman who continued her research despite opposition.
Mexico: Ten die and many are injured in the collapse of a church roof
Posted on 10/2/2023 06:11 AM ()
Ten people including three children have died and sixty have been injured, after the roof of a church collapsed during Sunday mass in the North East of Mexico. The tragedy happened during a Baptism service.
Pope Francis responds to dubia submitted by five cardinals
Posted on 10/2/2023 05:36 AM ()
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has published Pope Francis' response to "dubia" (questions; literally "doubts") presented by five Cardinals. The questions concerning the interpretation of Divine Revelation, the blessing of same-sex unions, synodality as a constitutive dimension of the Church, the priestly ordination of women, and repentance as a necessary condition for sacramental absolution.
Côte d'Ivoire: Church reconsecrates country to the Virgin Mary.
Posted on 10/2/2023 05:20 AM ()
Over the weekend, on the Second National Day of Prayer in Côte d’Ivoire, the country was again consecrated to the Virgin Mary.
World-Day of non-violence: A call for peaceful resolutions
Posted on 10/2/2023 04:38 AM ()
The International Day of Non-Violence is not only to commemorate the birth of Mahatma Gandhi but also to celebrate the timeless principles he upheld, says António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General - values that include fairness, respect for others, and the effectiveness of nonviolent protest.
Synod retreat – Day 2: Meditation prior to Evening Mass
Posted on 10/2/2023 04:23 AM ()
Reflecting on the day’s Gospel, Benedictine nun and former abbess Mother Maria Ignazia Angelini offers a reflection prior to evening Mass on Monday during the retreat for participants in the upcoming General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops.
Pope praises “silent work” of the Little Sisters of Jesus
Posted on 10/2/2023 02:30 AM ()
Addressing the Little Sisters of Jesus in the Vatican, Pope Francis encourages them to continue their “silent work” in a world polluted by appearances and indifference to the poor, following the example of St. Charles de Foucauld, the “Universal Brother" that inspired theitr foundress.
Fr. Giordano Piccinotti appointed new President of Apsa
Posted on 10/2/2023 01:49 AM ()
Salesian Fr. Giordano Piccinotti, former Under Secretary of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See is appointed the institution’s new President. His predecessor, Bishop Nunzio Galantino, expresses his gratitude at the conclusion of his five-year mandate.
Synod Retreat Meditation: ‘Conversation on the way to Emmaus’
Posted on 10/2/2023 01:15 AM ()
On Monday morning, Dominican Friar and former Master of the Order of Preachers, Father Timothy Radcliffe, reflected on the meaning of ‘Conversation on the way to Emmaus’ with those who will participate in the General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops set to begin on Wednesday, 4 October.