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Stories for October 2024

Ordered from most to least recent.

Released Friday, Oct. 4

 Pontifical academy announces ‘theological cenacles’
 New EU ambassador discusses priorities for EU-Vatican relations
 Pope, in book preface, discusses his life of prayer
 Maronite bishops deplore Israel’s attacks in Lebanon
 Cardinal Grech: Every Catholic is invited to weigh in on synod study groups’ deliberations
 Synod, October 3: Working groups discuss ‘Foundations’; ‘nothing new,’ says Cardinal Hollerich
 The environment is a ‘gift from heaven,’ Pope tweets
 USCCB president calls for ‘fervent prayer’ for peace in Holy Land, return of hostages

Released Thursday, Oct. 3

 Vatican bank employees fired for marrying; appeal underway
 Vatican’s expulsion of members of scandal-plagued group shocks Peru
 USCCB committee chairman thanks Biden administration, Congress for welcoming refugees
 Synod, October 2: Pope defends inclusion of non-bishops; Cardinal Fernández: ‘no’ to women deacons
 Courageous dialogue needed to overcome hatred, war, Pope writes in book foreword
 Pope venerates Chair of St. Peter
 ‘Share the meaning, hope, and joy of faith with everyone,’ Pope tells German Catholics, Lutherans

Released Wednesday, Oct. 2

 New York archdiocese to sue insurers over abuse-suit payments
 States should not restrict youths seeking to alter gender, federal official argues
 Orthodox churches discuss unity, defense of family
 Opening Synod session, Pope stresses listening
 Pope calls for fasting, prayer on October 7
 Synod retreat touches on homosexuality, ‘new ministries’; culminates in penitential vigil
 ‘Be co-responsible for the Church’s mission,’ Pope urges laity
 St. Peter’s Basilica seeks young adult readers, altar servers
 Mongolia cardinal emphasizes centrality of proclaiming the Gospel to those who have never heard it
 ‘Deep fear’ among Lebanon’s Christians as Israeli airstrike kills priest
 Former leader of Jesuit youth movement accused of abuse
 In lengthy speech at UN, Cardinal Parolin outlines Holy See’s assessment of world affairs

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