Catholic News

• US bishop at synod: 'Allowing different episcopal conferences to teach varying doctrines would be disastrous' (CNS)
  Emphasizing the importance of doctrinal unity, a US bishop who is participating in the synod on synodality warned that “allowing different episcopal conferences to teach varying doctrines would be disastrous.” In a brief interview, Bishop Kevin Rhoades of Fort Wayne —South Bend, Indiana, said that “doctrinal fragmentation in matters of faith and morals would be […]
• Papal appeal for peace, protection of Yanomami people's rights (Vatican News)
  During his October 20 Angelus address, delivered at the conclusion of the Mass of canonization of 14 saints, Pope Francis appealed for peace and for respect for South America’s Yanomami people. (A miraculous healing of a Yanomami man led to the canonization of one of the saints, St. Giuseppe Allamano.) The Pontiff said: May the […]
• Vatican diplomat laments 'relentless increase' in military spending, calls deterrence 'illusory' (Holy See Mission)
  Addressing a UN committee meeting on October 16, a leading Vatican diplomat said that “the unchecked growth of military spending is deeply worrying. The relentless increase in defense-military expenditures diverts critical resources that could be invested in the pursuit of genuine human security.” “Against this background, the Holy See urges all States to reconsider their […]
• DC cardinal urges prayer, reflection before November elections (CNS)
  Interviewed in Rome during the synod on synodality, Cardinal Wilton Gregory of Washington called upon voters to “pray,” “reflect,” and “decide” as the November elections approach. “Those who are running for public office probably will not satisfy each and every issue that lies before you,” he said, as he encouraged Catholics to “rank [the issues], […]