Pope Francis has expelled additional members of the lay movement Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, amid growing calls for its suppression. The expulsions follow allegations of sexual abuse, abuse of power, and financial misconduct.
The U.S. bishops are set to gather in Baltimore from November 11-14 for their 2024 fall plenary assembly, following the recent conclusion of the Catholic Church’s synod on synodality in Rome. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will hold public sessions on November 12 and 13, which will be livestreamed.
As traditionalist Catholics convened in Rome for the "Summorum Pontificum" pilgrimage from October 25-27, a new proposal emerged from France aimed at providing pastoral stability for those devoted to the traditional Latin Mass.
Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori is encouraging Catholics to engage in prayerful reflection before voting in the upcoming presidential election on November 5.
Parishes and dioceses need to act swiftly to activate consultative bodies and encourage broader participation in mission and ministry, as per church law, according to members of the Synod of Bishops.