Pope Francis used his Easter message to reiterate his ongoing appeal for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages as war continues to rage in the Holy Land.
The Australian Catholic Church played an outsized role in shaping the global consultation process for Pope Francis' Synod of Bishops. "Australia punched well above its weight," said Parramatta Bishop Vincent Long.
View from the Vatican: It was less than two weeks into the synod on synodality when multiple reports emerged about participating delegates storming out of the room. Tensions, it seems, are part of the synod process.
View from the Vatican: In many ways, the story of Pope Francis' synod on synodality is best told through images. In fact, it's actually one of the only ways it can be told.
At 86, Francis will now be the oldest pope to preside over a World Youth Day celebration. If past World Youth Days are any indication, it could reinvigorate him, says Vatican correspondent Christopher White.
View from the Vatican: The October meeting of the Synod of Bishops will be held in a larger Vatican hall than previous synod meetings, to allow for roundtable discussions among members. It is a small change, but could be groundbreaking.
View from the Vatican: The Vatican's initial reluctance to back the Abraham Accords could be explained by its longtime diplomatic efforts toward Middle East peace, including a push for a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.
NCR's Vatican correspondent Christopher White analyzes how the Vatican's communication and public relations apparatus handles news of Pope Francis' health.
View from the Vatican: The Sant'Egidio community has been instrumental in high-profile peacemaking efforts. Now its ties to the Russian Orthodox Church may assist Cardinal Matteo Zuppi as he heads to Kyiv and Moscow.
