The meeting was to reflect on the apostolic constitution “Praedicate evangelium” (Preach the Gospel) on the reform of the Roman Curia.
New duties do not diminish call to evangelize, pope tells cardinals
Bishop calls for help for Pakistanis left homeless, hungry by floods
During Masses all over Pakistan Aug. 28, special prayers were offered for people affected by the floods, and Catholics were called on to contribute to the suffering, ucanews.com reported.
Synod official expresses confidence in Germany’s Synodal Path
Cardinal Grech said he trusted the German bishops “that they know what they are doing.”
Vatican says papal remarks on Dugina defended life, were not political
“It must be reiterated that the Holy Father’s words on this tragic issue should be read as a voice raised in defense of human life and the values attached to it, and not as a stance on political positions,” the Vatican said in a statement published Aug. 30.
Pro-life leaders criticize Minnesota attorney general’s pregnancy center alert
The impact of Attorney General Keith Ellison’s statement is to besmirch the good work of pregnancy resource centers, said Jason Adkins of the Minnesota Catholic Conference.
Carmelite nuns’ statement on Chilean Constitution vote provokes reaction
The Carmelites statement said of the recognition of Indigenous peoples “is a gesture that dignifies Chile and profoundly rejoices Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe.”
Interim report: Priests transferred by German diocese continued to abuse
The German Catholic news agency KNA said the report’s statistics showed 513 victims of abuse in the diocese’s area of responsibility “could be identified by name or anonymously” for the period from 1946 to 2021.
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