Pope Francis calls for ‘a Church that hears the cry of the world’

Why is St. Jude the patron saint of lost causes?

On Oct. 28, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Jude, also known as Thaddeus, one of the 12 apostles of Jesus.

10 questions (and answers) about the Synod on Synodality’s final document

From its magisterial status to proposals on Church governance, here are answers to the most pressing questions about the Synod on Synodality’s final document.

In synod closing Mass, Pope Francis calls for ‘a Church that hears the cry of the world’

At the Synod on Synodality closing Mass on Sunday, Pope Francis said that a synodal Church must be “on the move” following Christ in serving those in need.

Pope Francis in Angelus address mourns Catholic priest murdered in Mexico

The pope called the slain priest “a zealous servant of the Gospel and God’s faithful people” and said he joined the local diocese in Mexico in mourning his loss.