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People mourn the loss of life as they hold a vigil for the victims of the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh Oct. 27. Pope Francis at his Sunday Angelus prayed for those affected by the attack inside the Pittsburgh synagogue.
Pope decries deadly attack on Pittsburgh synagogue
Pope Francis prayed for those affected by a deadly attack inside a Pittsburgh synagogue, calling it an act of inhumane violence. “We are all hurt by this inhumane act of violence,” … more
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Pope Francis uses incense to venerate relics as he celebrates the canonization Mass for seven new saints in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Oct. 14. Among the new saints are Pope St. Paul VI and St. Oscar Romero.
CANONIZATION — Relics offer physical reminder that saints were real people
Pope Francis and many people attending the canonization Mass in St. Peter’s Square were alive when Pope St. Paul VI and St. Oscar Romero were alive, but the new saints’ relics and … more
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Pope Francis greets Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia before a session of the Synod of Bishops on young people, the faith and vocational discernment at the Vatican Oct. 16. Also pictured is Bishop Frank J. Caggiano of Bridgeport, Conn.
SYNOD OF BISHOPS — Bishops call for better religious education, preparation for mission
Improved religious education and a stronger sense of belonging to a community were some of the topics touched upon as the Synod of Bishops moved into its final round of speeches. Accepting Pope … more
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ROMERO — A story of conversion
Responding to editors’ requests for a regular sampling of current commentary from around the Catholic press, here is an editorial called “A story of conversion” from the Oct. 10 … more
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South Korean President Moon Jae-in greets Cardinal Angelo Comastri, archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica, before a Mass for peace for the Korean peninsula in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Oct. 17. The Mass was celebrated by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state.
Pope, meeting South Korean leader, says he’s open to visiting North
Pope Francis, at a meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, said he is willing to visit North Korea. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un had asked Moon to tell the Pope of the invitation. … more
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Australian students, alumni urge synod not to use ‘ambiguous language’
More than 200 Australian Catholic university students and alumni told the Synod of Bishops that young Catholics cannot be well formed in their faith when prelates create confusion by using … more
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People carry a banner of St. Oscar Romero during an Oct. 13 procession in San Salvador, El Salvador. Pope Francis celebrated the canonization Mass for St. Oscar Romero and six other new saints in St. Peter’s Square Oct. 14 at the Vatican.
ROMERO -- El Salvador celebrates its first saint, whose legacy continues
Near the end of his homily at a Mass just prior to St. Oscar Romero’s canonization, Jesuit Father Jose Maria Tojeira yelled to the crowd outside the Metropolitan Cathedral: “Viva … more
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Pope Francis celebrates the canonization Mass for seven new saints in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Oct. 14. Among the new saints are St. Paul VI and St. Oscar Romero.
CANONIZATION — Saints risk all for love of Jesus, Pope says at canonization Mass
Carrying Pope Paul VI’s pastoral staff and wearing the blood-stained belt of Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador, Pope Francis formally recognized them, and five others, as saints of … more
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Milandro DeJesus holds a picture of St. Oscar Romero before Pope Francis’ celebration of the canonization Mass for seven new saints in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Oct. 14. Among the new saints are St. Paul VI and St. Oscar Romero.
ROMERO — For Catholics, St. Oscar Romero’s canonization a dream come true
For many pilgrims from El Salvador and for many Catholics who focus on the tie between faith and justice, waiting for the canonization of St. Oscar Romero was an exercise in patience. The … more
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A man in Rome wears a Blessed Oscar Romero T-shirt Oct. 11 while standing in front of a missal that belonged to the Salvadoran archbishop on exhibit in the Basilica of St. Bartholomew.
With Romero, the Church gains a model Salvadorans have long venerated
A few years ago, I asked a Salvadoran priest whether he believed Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero, the best known of the martyrs of El Salvador, would ever be recognized by the Catholic Church as … more
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Pope Francis is scheduled to canonize Blesseds Paul VI and Oscar Romero Oct. 14. They are pictured in undated combination photos.
PAUL VI AND ROMERO -- New saints shared a close friendship, professor says
Blesseds Paul VI and Oscar Romero crossed paths on their road to sainthood and formed a personal friendship that strengthened each other’s resolve in the face of growing challenges, an Italian … more
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Cardinal Sergio da Rocha of Brasilia, Brazil, is seen in this 2016 file photo.
Synod aims to renew the Church to help young Catholics, cardinal says
To strengthen and support young people in the faith, members of the Synod of Bishops will need to listen to their real-life stories, interpret what they hear in the light of the Gospel and make … more
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Church must answer abuse survivors’ thirst for justice, archbishop says
RELATED VIDEO: The synod and fighting abuse Responding to clerical sexual abuse demands truth and justice, not just admitting a sin was committed, said Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna of … more
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Mercy Sister Ana Maria Pineda, an associate professor at Santa Clara University, speaks with Catholic News Service Sept. 22 during the Fifth National Encuentro in Grapevine, Texas.
ROMERO -- Martyred archbishop lived Gospel, sought God’s will, says Mercy sister
As the world Synod of Bishops unfolds at the Vatican, thousands of faithful pilgrims get ready to witness the Oct. 14 canonization of Blessed Oscar Romero, along with Blessed Paul VI and five … more
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A priest celebrates Mass in 2012 in a makeshift chapel in a village near Beijing. For the first time in decades, all of the Catholic bishops in China are in full communion with the Pope, the Vatican announced Sept. 22.
Vatican signs provisional agreement with China on naming bishops
RELATED VIDEO -- Explained: The Vatican-China agreement For the first time in decades, all of the Catholic bishops in China are in full communion with the Pope, the Vatican announced. Pope … more
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Worshippers pray the rosary during a prayer service Sept. 7 at Dolores Mission Church in Los Angeles.
Pope: Pray to protect Church from devil, step up fight against abuse
Signaling his belief that the Catholic Church is facing a serious crisis, Pope Francis asked every Catholic in the world to pray for the protection of the Church from attacks by the devil, but also … more
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Pope Francis meets with a family that gave testimony during the Festival of Families in Croke Park stadium in Dublin Aug. 25.
Families called to share joy, love, life with the world, Pope affirms during Ireland visit
In a stadium of Catholic families from around the world, Pope Francis told the laypeople they are the vast majority of Church members and that, without them, the Church would be cold, a … more
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Pope Francis visits the Chapel of the Apparitions at the Knock Shrine in Knock, Ireland, Aug. 26.
At Knock shrine, Pope again begs forgiveness for betrayal of abuse
On a foggy, soggy day at a Marian shrine in County Mayo, Pope Francis said he prayed for the intercession of Our Lady of Knock for all those who suffered sexual and physical abuse by Catholic … more
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Pope Francis greets a recently married couple as he visits St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral in Dublin Aug. 25.
Faith strengthens marriage, makes love grow, Pope says while visiting Ireland
God wants every person to love and be loved, creating a family or community where love is nurtured and shared with all who are poor, lonely or in need, Pope Francis said. En route to joining … more
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Underground priests removed in China for holding summer youth camp
Two underground parish priests in China’s Gansu province have been removed after being accused of holding a summer camp for a youth group at their church. Father Wang Yiqin of Hui county … more
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