As many parts of the world celebrate the Christmas Octave amid the winds of war, we explore the perennial Christian hope for peace, which is renewed each year as we mark the Birth of Christ.

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As the Community of St. Egidio launches an appeal to abolish the death penalty, we sit down with Gary Drinkard, a man who sat on death row in the US state of Alabama for six years before he was exonerated on appeal.

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The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors hosts a play entitled “Groomed”, which was written and performed by Patrick Sandford, a survivor of child sexual abuse.

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Religious leaders from a host of faiths explore the moral and ethical dimensions of care for Creation, at the Global Faith Leader’s Summit on Climate Action ahead of COP28 in Dubai.

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As the Synod General Assembly draws to a close, we explore the work of the final week and look to journey that will continue to the next Synod session in October 2024.

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As the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod enters its third full week, we explore the issue of “participation, governance, authority” in the Church and how synodality and hierarchy can coexist.

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As the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod enters its second full week, we hear from representatives of three continents to find out where the Holy Spirit is leading.

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The 16th General Assembly of the Synod kicks off in the Vatican with an emphasis on listening as the core element in seeking to discern the voice of the Holy Spirit in the Church.

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As the Church gears up for the Synod General Assembly, Cardinal-elect Christophe Pierre, the Apostolic Nuncio to United States, shares his thoughts on the problem of polarization and the goals of synodality.

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As Pope Francis departs on his Apostolic Journey to Mongolia, we get a glimpse of the tiny Catholic Church in the Asian nation and explore what the Pope could achieve with his presence.

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