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Pilgrims flock to beatified teen’s tomb in Assisi ahead of feast day
Since his beatification one year ago, an estimated 117,000 pilgrims visited the tomb of Blessed Carlo Acutis, the 15-year-old Italian teenager whose use of technology to spread devotion to the Eucharist has made him a model for young people.
Knights of Columbus exhibit traces founder’s love of baseball
The Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center in New Haven, Connecticut has opened an online exhibition centering on the Knights' connection with baseball, which spans almost a century and a half. A four-part documentary series is available online.
African Mass celebrates ‘many cultures, many languages, one faith,’ says archbishop
Some 300 faithful representing dozens of African nations gathered for an Oct. 10 liturgy that revealed "something beautiful about the Catholic Church," said celebrant Archbishop Nelson Pérez.
Pope meets Pelosi; both speak at climate change meeting
Pope Francis met privately at the Vatican Oct. 9 with U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who was in Rome for a meeting of legislators from around the world in preparation for next month's U.N. climate summit. The pope stressed the role of governments in slowing climate change.
By listening to Holy Spirit, synod can be process of healing, pope says
"Are we prepared for the adventure of this journey?" Pope Francis asked Oct. 10 in opening the worldwide synod. "Or are we fearful of the unknown, preferring to take refuge in the usual excuses: 'It's useless' or 'We've always done it this way?'"
U.S. nuncio says he’ll stay on, will prep for synod, Biden-pope meeting
Despite reaching the retirement age of 75, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the Vatican's ambassador to the United States, said Pope Francis asked him to remain in his post. The archbishop reflected on church diplomacy, dictators and the danger of polarization.
Australians close first phase of ‘walking together’ in Plenary Council
As Pope Francis launched the consultation process for the 2023 Synod of Bishops at the Vatican Oct. 9-10, the Catholic Church in Australia was closing out an exercise in the process of "synodality,"with extensive discussions "born of the Holy Spirit."
Benedictine Center offers Retreat Day on Prayer Oct. 23
The retreat focuses on various forms of personal prayer, with opportunities to experience them. Participants may choose to arrive early for 7:30 a.m. Morning Prayer and 8 a.m. Mass.
Day of Charismatic song, reflection and prayer Oct. 30
"A Door of Hope" is the theme for a day that includes praise and worship, morning and afternoon reflections, Mass, a healing service and two meals.
Fatima holy hour for end to pandemic coming Oct. 13
The World Apostolate of Fatima is sponsoring the devotion to include the rosary and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Timothy Church in Northeast Philadelphia.