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Homily proclaimed during Synod Retreat's Final Mass

On Tuesday evening, Archbishop Jaime Spengler of Porto Alegre, Brazil, and President of the Latin American Episcopal Conference (CELAM), proclaims the homily during the Holy Mass he celebrated for the synod members, fraternal delegates and special invitees currently on retreat prior to participating in the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops which begins tomorrow, 4 October.

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Cardinal Protase Rugambwa invites Tanzanians to build a culture of unity and solidarity.

After the ceremony in which Pope Francis created 21 new Cardinals, Tanzania’s new Cardinal, Protase Rugambwa, was celebrated in a thanksgiving ceremony organised by the Tanzanian community in Italy.

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President Zelensky: 'Ukraine to start EU membership talks'

Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has made clear his nation expects to start talks on joining the European Union as early as this year despite divisions within the EU about that issue. Zelensky made the announcement after a surprise EU foreign ministers meeting in Ukraine's capital.

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Bishop Arnold: Laudate Deum will be a firm call for action for creation

Ahead of the publication of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation updating the Laudato Si’ Encyclical the lead Bishop for Environmental Issues of the Bishops of England and Wales (CBCEW) says that it will be a further pressing call to address the current climate and environmental crisis with immediate action.

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Synod retreat - Day 3: Meditation prior to evening Mass

Reflecting on the day's Gospel, Benedictine nun and former abbess Mother Maria Ignazia Angelini offers a meditation prior to evening Mass on Tuesday, the third and final day of the retreat for participants in the upcoming General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops.

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Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith responds to questions posed by Czech Bishops

The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the faith has published a series of responses to questions posed by Cardinal Duka on behalf of the Czech Bishops conference. The questions concern the proper interpretation of the Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia.

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Catholic sisters: International community has responsibility for every migrant

The International Union of Superiors General (UISG) launches a list of migration policy recommendations to mark Italy’s National Day of Remembrance for migrants and refugees.

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Synod Retreat Meditation: ‘The Spirit of Truth’

On Tuesday morning, Dominican Friar and former Master of the Order of Preachers, Father Timothy Radcliffe, reflected on the meaning of ‘The Spirit of Truth’ with those who will participate in the General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops set to begin on Wednesday, 4 October.

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Synod Retreat Meditation: ‘Authority’

On Tuesday morning, Dominican Friar and former Master of the Order of Preachers, Father Timothy Radcliffe, reflected on the meaning of ‘Authority’ with those who will participate in the General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops set to begin on Wednesday, 4 October.

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Celebrating 125 years of the roots of Rome's San Gioacchino in Prati

The pandemic had prevented the Roman parish of San Gioacchino in Prati, in the shadow of the Vatican, from a meaningful tradition, but this year, ahead of the Synod in the Vatican, the parish's families and pastor, 'Padre Pietro,' join together to relaunch a special parish celebration full of faith and cheer.

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