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This week, OSV News reported on various significant events and developments. A team from OSV News traveled to Rome for the "Synod on Synodality," which commenced on October 2. The synod involves 368 members who began with a two-day retreat, culminating in a penitential liturgy on October 1. The official opening took place with a Mass at St. Peter's Square, and the event will continue until October 27.
In other reports, OSV News covered several stories including the Vance/Walz vice presidential debate, the impact of Helene in Florida and North Carolina along with Catholic relief efforts there, Georgia's abortion ban being struck down again, Mexico's bishops urging social peace under the new president, and the tragic murder of a French Catholic university student.
The digital editor of OSV News, Megan Marley, highlighted these stories and more available on their website and social media platforms.
In an interview regarding seminarian formation in Philadelphia, Auxiliary Bishop Keith J. Chylinski stated that "Formation today is very different than it was 50 years ago." He emphasized forming individuals holistically at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
A legal analysis by OSV News revealed that recent diocesan bankruptcy settlements require parishes to declare an "abbreviated bankruptcy," marking a first in such cases influenced by a Supreme Court ruling in June.
Iraqi Archbishop Bashar Warda addressed tensions with Cardinal Louis Sako as misunderstandings. He denied accusations of working against the patriarch amid allegations involving political figures attempting to undermine Cardinal Sako’s authority.
Pope Francis has been providing daily spiritual support to Gaza’s only Catholic parish since Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7 last year.
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades discussed his diocesan policies about human identity and sexuality in schools following confusion among young people about these topics. He stressed sharing church teachings with love and prayer.
Lastly, news from Peru detailed surprise over the Vatican's expulsion of ten members from Sodalitium Christianae Vitae due to scandals within this society founded in 1971.
