This week at the Synod on Synodality: Participation focus comes amid exit of Chinese bishops — By: Catholic News Agency

Synod on Synodality delegates in small groups listen to Pope Francis’ guidance for the upcoming weeks on Oct. 4, 2023. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA Vatican City, Oct 16, 2023 / 09:02 am (CNA). As the Synod on Synodality hits the halfway mark for this year, the two Chinese bishops’ experience on the international religious stage…

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‘Each of us is loved’: California bishops’ letter shows Church response to gender ideology — By: Catholic News Agency

Bishop Michael Barber of Oakland and Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco. / Credit: Diocese of Oakland; Archdiocese of San Francisco CNA Staff, Oct 16, 2023 / 13:18 pm (CNA). In a recent joint letter to Catholics, two California bishops acknowledged that the “influence of gender ideology” has “become pervasive in contemporary society” and urged…

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Catholic Relief Services calls for ‘immediate humanitarian access’ to Gaza Strip — By: Catholic News Agency

CNA Staff, Oct 16, 2023 / 14:45 pm (CNA). Catholic Relief Services on Saturday called for “immediate humanitarian access” in the Gaza Strip as the war between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas continues to unfold after Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel earlier this month. The Baltimore-based aid group said in its Oct. 14 statement…

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