The reports sent to the Vatican from local and national listening sessions show “a deep, deep hunger for a new confidence in the church, a confidence in its ability to proclaim the Gospel to a world so deeply in need.”
Synod reports show enthusiasm for mission, but also identify obstacles
Sunday Scripture readings: Oct. 30, 2022
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First reading: Wis 11:22-12:2
Second reading: 2 Thes 1:11-2:2
Gospel: Lk 19:1-10
Pornography weakens the soul, pope tells young priests, seminarians
The pope told the priests and seminarians that if their phones and computers would allow them to block all access to porn, they should set that up, and if not, they should be on guard.
Sadness can serve as ‘alarm bell’ for life, pope says
The pope continued his series of audience talks on spiritual discernment, reflecting on desolation and the role it plays in Christian life.
Seattle Catholics celebrate 10th anniversary of St. Kateri’s canonization
It was the second miracle from an Archdiocesan local which elevated St. Kateri’s canonization by Pope Benedict XVI on Oct. 21, 2012.
After generations of upheaval, a Mideast Catholic family lands in Sweden
The Christian community in Norrköping encompasses Swedes and Arab immigrants, providing a richness to the congregations and the culture of the town.
Pope: Church’s concern for the family goes beyond focus on couples
The importance of the family for the Catholic Church and for society means that theological reflection on family life and pastoral responses to the joys and problems of families must focus on more than the relationship between a husband and wife, Pope Francis said.
Ukraine dominates annual interreligious prayer for peace meeting
The international community must work for peace, and believers of all faiths must pray for it, but pressuring Ukraine to make peace with Russia would be to “consecrate the law of the strongest,” French President Emmanuel Macron told religious leaders meeting in Rome.