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All crimes against minors to be pursued says Lithuanian bishops, Filipino bishops call for ban on political dynasties, patriarch calls for synods in Syria, and more in this week’s world news roundup.

Vatican officials said the weeklong meeting is neither a synod, nor an evaluation of Amoris Laetitia.

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Bishop Johan Bonny said he discussed his proposal to ordain married men with Vatican officials. The Holy See has announced no approval or change to the Latin Church’s discipline.

The pontiff said the Catholic Church wishes to renew its alliance with artists.

Following years of rigorous formation in the U.S. and Rome, new deacons prepare to bring their ministry and service back to parishes across North America.

The text will be titled Venite ad Me, Latin for “Come to Me.”

Adam Blai, a Pittsburgh‑based lay member of the International Association of Exorcists, said the diocese has seen a sharp rise in cases over the past five years.

In his new book, Jack Valero, the spokesman for Opus Dei in the U.K., provides an inside look at the apostolate based on the experiences of members themselves.

Video messages ahead of the 2026 midterm elections asked voters to approach civic life with prayer, charity, and a commitment to the common good.