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Pope opens Synod for the Amazon, calling for fidelity to the newness of the Spirit 

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St Peter’s Basilica for the Opening of the Special Assembly of the Synod of Bishops for the Pan-Amazon Region. In his homily, the Pope urges the Bishops to take to heart the message of Saint Paul in his Letter to Timothy. 

Pope opens Synod discussions: urges understanding and service

Pope Francis opens discussions at the Synod for the Amazon, reminding participants of the pastoral dimension of the gathering, and the need to focus on ... 

#AmazonSynod. Amazonia in the eyes and heart of the Pope

The Pope opens the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon, recalling our brothers and sisters in Amazonia who are “bearing heavy crosses and awaiting the liberating ... 

Pope at Angelus: Living our faith in an attitude of service

Pope Francis reflects on the theme of faith at the Sunday Angelus. 

Pope to new Cardinals: Witness to Christ with compassion

Pope Francis creates 13 new Cardinals during an Ordinary Public Consistory in St Peter’s Basilica on Saturday afternoon, and reflects on the importance of being ... 

Pope: look at the world with God's eyes, be witnesses of His goodness

Pope Francis on 5 October received in audience some 70 sisters participating in the 37th the General Chapter of the congregation of the Religious of Jesus and ... 

Pope at Mass with Episcopal Ordinations: Watch over the flock with love

Pope Francis presides over Mass in Saint Peter’s Basilica and confers Episcopal Ordinations on Fr Michael Czerny SJ, and Msgrs Antoine Camilleri, Paolo Rudelli ... 

Pope to ordain four new bishops 

At a Mass in Rome’s St. Peter’s Basilica, Friday evening, Pope Francis will ordain Father Michael Czerny and Monsignors Paolo Borgia, Antoine Camilleri and ... 

Pope urges Pauline sisters to be challenged by today's world 

Pope Francis receives participants in the 11th General Chapter of the Daughters of St Paul in the Vatican. 

Pope consecrates Synod for the Amazon to Saint Francis of Assisi

During a highly symbolic tree-planting ceremony in the Vatican Gardens on Friday, Pope Francis places the upcoming Synod for the Amazon under the protection of ... 

Pope emeritus to new Cardinals: Remember the value of fidelity to the Pope

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Consistory: Titular and Diaconal churches of the new Cardinals

Here is the list of titular and diaconal churches assigned to the new Cardinals during the Ordinary Public Consistory celebrated by Pope Francis on Saturday: 

An introduction to the newest Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church

A brief guide to the new Cardinals created by Pope Francis on 5 October 2019: 

13 new Cardinals express the “missionary vocation of the Church”

Saturday afternoon’s Consistory brings together new cardinals from places that express the Church’s missionary outreach and universal character. 

Petition to the Virgin of the Rosary of Pompeii

Ahead of the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, Pope Francis invited the faithful to turn to the Virgin Mary, "in communion with the faithful gathered at Pompeii ... 

Imphal Archdiocese: from a receiving Church to a missionary Church

Manipur is part of what is known as the Seven Sisters of India, a group of 7 states in the north-east region, bordering China, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Nepal and ... 

How has the Synod on the Pan-Amazon region unfolded?

It was on a Sunday during his greeting to the crowds gathered in St Peter’s Square on 15 October 2017 for the recitation of the Angelus that the Holy Father ... 

What has Pope Francis said about the Amazon?

Before and after Pope Francis convoked the Special Assembly of the Synod of Bishops for the Pan-Amazon Region in October 2017, he has spoken several times about ... 

What are some environmental concerns in the Amazon region?

From 6-27 October, a Synod of Bishops will be discussing the Pan-Amazon region. Included in their discussions will be the ecological crisis this region is ... 

Why does the Amazon Merit a Synod?

Why is the Amazon so important that a synod is dedicated to it? What is “integral ecology,” and what might be “new paths” for the Church? Finally, what is a ... 

What themes have been discussed at the Synods of Bishops?

Throughout the past 54 years, the Popes have proposed various themes which have been explored by the Synods of Bishops in order to keep the Church in a ... 

What is the history of the Synod of Bishops?

Although the first modern Synod of Bishops as we know it today took place in 1967, it is, as Pope Francis says, “new as an institution but ancient in its ... 

What is a Synod of Bishops?

As the Special Assembly of the Synod of Bishops for the Pan-Amazon Region takes place from 6-27 October, here is a bit of background regarding what a Synod of ... 

Ecuador declares National State of Emergency

The Government of Ecuador is ending an almost half century of fuel subsidies and this is causing demonstrations so severe that a National State of Emergency has ...