Pope Francis decries ‘predatory models of development’ in Amazon synod closing Mass
Controversial statues that the Pope said might be displayed in the basilica for the closing Mass were not present
Church must convert from cultural, ecological sins, Amazon synod concludes
Synod fathers urge Church to define ‘ecological sins’
Pope Francis: Synodality brought pagans to ‘reject idolatry’
The first Christian evangelization of the pagans opened up ‘a very lively controversy’ in the early Church, Pope Francis said
Amazon synod discussion groups support married priests, female deacons
At least four of the 12 language groups at the Amazon synod overtly propose the ordination of married men to the priesthood in summary reports published by the Vatican Friday
Vatican promotes ‘smart rosary,’ selling for $109
The eRosary is ‘aimed at the peripheral frontiers of the digital world where the young people dwell,’ a Jesuit priest said
Archbishop and parish priest killed in California car accident
Archbishop Dominic Jala of Shillong and Fr Mathew Vellankal died in the crash last week
‘Newman converts’ come home to Rome for canonization
‘It was … deeply personal and gratifying to see someone who’s impacted my thinking and prayer life so much become a saint,’ one convert said
‘Lead, kindly light’ – Pope Francis names Newman a saint
The Victorian theologian is the first new English saint for decades
The four women being canonised alongside John Henry Newman
While many focus on Newman, Pope Francis will also canonise four other people on Sunday
