Today Cardinal Dolan briefs the English speaking media, Sebastian Gomes talks to a methodist bishop who is a Fraternal Delegate at the Synod, and we focus on South Africa in Today’s World segment. ...read more

Retired US bishop William McNaughton arrives for Mass at St. Peter’s Square. Bishop McNaughton attended all four sessions of the Second Vatican Council. Recalling the original procession in 1962 he told Catholic News Service “Because television cameras from all over the world were taking pictures, all the lights were on in the basilica. I thought ...read more

On Wednesday, October 10 the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams addressed the Synod of Bishops on the New Evangelization. He was invited to the Synod by Pope Benedict XVI. Below is the full text of Archbishop Williams’ address. Your Holiness, Reverend Fathers, brothers and sisters in Christ – dear Friends 1. I am deeply honoured ...read more

After four official sessions in the first two days of the Synod on the New Evangelization, the discussions are well underway. Some forty Bishops and a few delegates have presented their interventions in the General Assembly and certain themes are beginning to develop across continental borders. One in particular is of special importance at this ...read more

Our host Alicia Ambrosio brings you this look Inside the Synod with the help of Sebastian Gomes on the ground at the Vatican. Cardinal Wuerl shared his experiences with new movements and communities that renew the church, delegates spoke to Sebastian about their impressions of the first few days, and Archbishop Rino Fisichella talks to ...read more

This photos comes from Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s Twitter feed. To mark the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, Cardinal Dolan blessed animals that have been rescued from shelters. He is joined by Jane Hoffman of the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC Animals. ...read more

From the Office of daily readings for October 4th, the Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi. From a letter written to all the faithful by St Francis of Assisi It was through his archangel, Saint Gabriel, that the Father above made known to the holy and glorious Virgin Mary that the worthy, holy and glorious ...read more

Jesuit Father Marko Rupnik is renowned for his stunning mosaics.  His bold, colourful icons bridge Eastern and Western traditions in a jubilant mix of art that is both new and ancient.  In fact, in 1993 when Pope John Paul II saw his work he was so taken that he invited Fr. Rupnik to decorate the Redemptoris ...read more

Of all human activities, man’s listening to God is the supreme act of his reasoning and will. Pope Paul VI – Credit: CNS photo ...read more

The current global economic situation is the result of a system in crisis, according to one Canadian economist. Speaking to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops as part of a session about pastoral understanding of the economic crisis, economist Pierre Piche said the current economic crisis is actually a crisis of the values underlying the ...read more