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Vatican vs. US bishops over ‘credible’ abuse reform
Palazzo del Sant'Uffizio, seat of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Credit: Jim McIntosh via Flickr. CC BY SA 2.0The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith this month updated its manual on handling allegations of clerical…
Syriac Catholic Bishops Highlight Complex Challenges in the Middle East
BEIRUT - Although security problems in the Middle East have diminished in recent years, the challenges that remain "are increasingly complex, because we have entered a tunnel whose darkness has not yet subsided", said Syriac Catholic!-->…
Renewal of the Sino-Vatican agreement should depend on the release of two bishops
06/27/2022 China (International Christian Concern) – As the renewal date of the Sino-Vatican agreement approaches, Chinese Catholics are fighting for the release of Bishops…
House of Lords plot: Remoaner’s unelected peers and bishops should be replaced by a senate |…
Although the bill is unlikely to pass this time around, it is seen by supporters as the first attempt to end undemocratic interference by a powerful elite that has mostly seats in the Parliament for the rest of her life, unless she chooses…
Catholic Bishops Celebrate a Great Victory: But As They Sow, They Will Reap
In 1974, the The Reverend Theodore Hesburgh, then president of the University of Notre Dame, warned Roman Catholics against ceding the abortion debate to "rude fanatics who have neither good judgment, nor procedural…
After Jesuit Killings, Mexican Bishops Urge President to Revisit Strategy
A priest blesses the pictures of Mexican Jesuit fathers Javier Campos Morales and Joaquín César Mora Salazar at St. Ignatius of Loyola Church in Mexico City on June 21, 2022. The two priests were murdered in their…
U.S. Bishops Respond to Roe v. Wade: “The work has only just begun”
NEW YORK – In response to the Supreme Court's reversal Roe v. Wade, Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore expressed appreciation but kept an eye on the future and the need to redouble the Church's efforts to support women and couples!-->!-->…
Deputies from West and East Michigan ask convention to order review of how bishops are disciplined…
When the Episcopal Church's Office of Pastoral Development applies the Church's canons of clergy discipline to a bishop, the resulting process can "perpetuate the systemic episcopal privilege of white males in a costly way for…
Bishops have sponsored Ukrainian refugees, reveals second church property commissioner
AT LEAST four bishops have sponsored refugees through the Homes for Ukraine program, we learned this week.
A parliamentary question to the Second Church Estates Commissioner, Andrew Selous MP (above)established that, although no official…
COVID has changed the Bishops’ ‘Journey Together’ initiative in…
NEW YORK — When about 300 Catholic leaders gather Thursday through Sunday in Chicago as part of the American Episcopal Conference's "Journey Together" initiative, they will have completed nearly two years of virtual meetings and dialogues!-->…
Austrian Bishops Plan July Trip to Ukraine – Vindobona.org
The Austrian Bishops' Conference takes place three times a year in the Basilica of Mariazell. / Photo: © Wikimedia Commons; Mureccles, CC BY-SA 4.0
The episcopal conference took place in Mariazell. Alongside the bishops,…
High Court rejects California Catholic bishops’ request to review California child victim law
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an 11th-hour plea from nine Catholic bishops and archbishops, including Santa Rosa Bishop Robert Vasa, seeking to strike down a California law allowing people to sue for sexual abuse. in…
Colorado bishops should pressure Democrats to do the right thing
Should bishops get involved in political issues? Joseph Rummel thought so. The Archbishop of New Orleans expressed his opposition to segregation in the late 1940s and began desegregating churches and schools within the archdiocese a few…
Pope Francis meets with Melkite bishops to discuss Christian survival in the Middle East
On Monday, Pope Francis met with the Catholic Bishops of Syria and Lebanon in the Vatican to discuss the "survival of Christians in the Middle East".
As the Church of the East opened its synod of bishops, which takes place in Rome!-->…
Bishops’ Pilgrimage 2022 | News from Newton
In 2015, the Bishop of Durham, the Most Reverend. Paul Butler, began a series of walks to travel through the sixteen deaneries of the Diocese of Durham, meeting various people along the way, and visiting different organizations…
As Charter Turns 20, Trust in Bishops Slow to Return, Cardinal Says
WASHINGTON, DC — The nation's Catholic bishops have made strides in regaining lay trust since approving a groundbreaking document in response to the clergy sex abuse crisis two decades ago, but for the Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory!-->…
Colombian bishops call for an informed vote in the presidential run-off
As Colombians return to the polls on Sunday for a run-off in the presidential run-off, the Latin American nation's bishops are urging citizens to make an informed decision when voting.
By James Blears and Devin Watkins
Leftist…
Bishops urge EU leaders to draft enlargement plan including Ukraine
ROME - On the same day the European Commission issued its recommendation to grant Ukraine official status in the European Union, Europe's bishops urged leaders to develop a realistic enlargement plan that includes the war-torn country!-->…
Bishops tackle rise in suicides in the Philippines
The Philippine Catholic Bishops' Conference has stepped up its fight for mental health services to curb the rising suicide rate in the country.
June 17, 2022…
Catholic bishops urge politicians to tackle ‘alarming rate’ of vandalism against…
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Leaders of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) have urged American politicians to speak out against what they described as the "alarming rate" of vandalism against Catholic…
Rib tickling trio lined up for the Laughing Bishops Comedy Club
There's a trio of rib ticklers lined up for the Laughing Bishops Comedy Club this Saturday (June 18).The poster for the club, hosted by Paddy Lennox and based at United Reformed Church Hall, Water Lane, Bishop's Stortford, features Joe!-->…
No10 says ‘no plan’ to expel bishops from House of Lords after criticizing…
Boris walks away from bishops bashing: Number 10 says there is 'no plan' to expel clergy from House of Lords after claiming Rwandan migrant plan 'shames' the Great -BrittanyPrime Minister has 'no intention' of expelling 26…
Colorado bishops ‘weaponizing’ Communion, Catholic lawmakers say
(RNS) - Catholic lawmakers in Colorado who have been asked by their bishops to voluntarily abstain from communion say church leaders are 'weaponizing' the Eucharist to punish lawmakers for their votes in favor of a proposed abortion rights…
US bishops call for action after pro-life church and pregnancy attacks
Since the leak in Dobbs, a case that could overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling that legalized abortion nationwide, "charitable organizations that support pregnant women in need were burned down, and pro-life organizations were attacked…
Rahi at the end of the spiritual retreat of the Maronite bishops: the preservation of Lebanon…
Patriarch Rahi presided over the closing Mass of the annual spiritual retreat of Maronite bishops from Lebanon and countries of emigration, which was held this morning at the "Church of Our Lady" in Bkerke.In his religious…
Peruvian Bishops Call for Prayer and Action as Mining Conflict Turns Deadly
ROME – After at least 14 people were killed in a mining conflict in the Andean region of Arequipa, the bishops of Peru assured the victims of their prayers and urged local authorities to step up their efforts to prevent further!-->…
U.S. Catholic Bishops Approved Change to Prayer of Absolution
There will be two small changes in the formulation of the prayer of absolution, that the priest prays to complete the sacrament, if you attend the sacrament of penance in 2023.
The new prayer is expected to be used in the United!-->…
The president of the German bishops “disappointed” by the pope
Bishop Georg Bätzing is disappointed and intends to let it be known. For this, the Bishop of Limburg – who also presides over the destinies of the German Bishops' Conference (DBK) – delivered an interminable twenty-six-page interview…
California bishops launch ‘born ready’ movement ahead of Roe ruling
Catholic Bishops in California are mobilizing congregants to support families, especially women facing difficult or unexpected pregnancies, as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to rule on the future of legal abortion in the country and…
Nowhere safe in Nigeria again, blood soaked country – Catholic Bishops –
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria said the country was soaked in blood and there was no safe place left.CBCN Chairman, Bishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji sounded the alarm on Wednesday in Owerri, Imo State.Ugorji spoke at the Golden…
no communion for pro-abortion lawmakers
The action is gravely sinful and places the legislator out of the communion of the Church.Voting for a law that facilitates the killing of unborn children is a 'gravely culpable action,' and any Catholic legislator who has done so has…
Catholic bishops support gun control. Why don’t we hear more about it?
(RNS) - In response to recent mass shootings, Pope Francis and US Catholic bishops have called for gun control measures that would save lives. This may surprise some people who think that abortion is the sole public policy concern of the…
Majority of U.S. Catholics Don’t Support Bishops on Abortion
Archbishop of San Francisco Salvatore Cordileone received an honorary doctorate in Christian ethics from Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio last month.
CNS Photo/Ryan Nolan, Courtesy Franciscan University of Steubenville…
US bishops urge Congress to address gun violence
People walk near the U.S. Capitol in Washington on May 3, 2017. (CNS Photo/Tyler Orsburn)
WASHINGTON (CNS) – In response to multiple mass shootings in recent weeks, the chairs of four committees of the…
Let’s Continue to Be Safety Conscious—Christian Council, Catholic Bishops’ Conference
The Ghana Christian Council (CCG) and the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference (GCBC) have urged Ghanaians to continue to be security conscious even as they pray for God's peace in Ghana.
They also called on citizens to remain calm in…
Bishops call for comprehensive response to shootings, including gun control
NEW YORK — In response to a recent spate of mass shootings, four presidents of the United States Bishops' Conference have called on Congress to work on legislation that "addresses all aspects of the crisis," primarily gun control,!-->…
Congolese bishops say continued violence will not deter Pope Francis visit
YAOUNDÈ, Cameroon – Just weeks before Pope Francis' historic visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the country's bishops have once again expressed their frustration at the escalating violence in the east of the country .
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The Conference of Catholic Bishops asks the faithful to declare their faith in the national census
The Hungarian Catholic Bishops' Conference (MKPK) is asking its faithful to indicate their faith in the national census to be carried out in the fall, the organization said after its regular summer assembly on Thursday.
"The church is the…
Residential school survivors prepare bishops for Pope’s visit
Residential school survivors say they hope the Pope's visit to Canada next month will include a direct apology for the Roman Catholic Church's role in running the institutions.Members of the National Circle of Indian Residential School…
Indigenous leaders and Catholic Church bishops meet ahead of Pope’s visit
Content of the article Residential school survivors and Indigenous leaders met with Roman Catholic bishops in Winnipeg this week to discuss what they expect to see and hear next month during Pope Francis' planned visit to Canada. Content…
AMERICA/COLOMBIA – The Bishops for the presidential election: Strengthening democracy, the…
AMERICA/COLOMBIA - The Bishops for the presidential election: Strengthening democracy, the common good, excluding hatred and violence
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Priests describe danger of famine in Kenya as bishops appeal for help
As Kenyan Catholic Bishops appeal for aid to drought-stricken regions, local parish priests are expressing deep concern over growing hunger as people face the possibility of starvation.
In much of Kenya, parishioners are either farmers,…
Minister urges bishops to support oil sector
KABAL 30e May 2022: Hon. Dr Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu has urged the Church of Uganda House of Bishops to support the development of Uganda's oil and gas sector, given the significant positive impact it has and will continue to have on…
Persecution of bishops and silence of the Catholic media
The bishop of Matagalpa, in "permanent fasting", affirms that the regime wants a "silent church" and is harassed by the police.by Massimo IntrovignéArchbishop Rolando Jose Alvarez Lagos. Credits.After the March expulsion of the Apostolic…
Bishops, Nicaea and the proper use of authority
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Paul spoke to the elders of Ephesus, explaining to them that their authority in the church should be exercised for the good of the people, and not for their…
West African Bishops launch fund to help displaced Burkina Faso residents
Sitting outside her tent in a camp for Burkinabe residents displaced from their homes, Christine Yangane called for food for her children, who she said went days without a meal.
“My children want to eat, but I have nothing to eat. They…
South American bishops say countries must work together to address migrant crisis
ROME – Catholics working on the border of Peru, Bolivia and Chile met May 23-25 in Arica, Chile – a small town in the north of the country – to reflect on the reality of migrants in the region . At the end of the three-day meeting,!-->…
Bishops begin review of Schools Bill
PROTECTING the religious character, governance, quality and sustainability of Church of England schools as the government moves towards universal academization was among the top concerns of Bishops debating the Schools Bill in the House…
Kerala Council of Catholic Bishops Criticizes AK Balan’s Remarks on Publications | Kochi News
KOCHI: The Education Commission of the Kerala Council of Catholic Bishops (KCBC) and the Nair Service Society (NSS) on Wednesday criticized comments by CPM central committee member AK Balan in favor of entrusting the CPS with appointments…
New head of Italian bishops tasked with handling abuse crisis
ROME — After being presented with three candidates, Pope Francis on Tuesday chose the new president of the Italian bishops (CEI), Cardinal Matteo Zuppi.
The Archbishop of Bologna will be tasked with leading much-needed changes to the!-->!-->…
The Vatican’s approach to Russia is “naive and utopian” | National Catholic Register
Bishop Gądecki acknowledged that the Holy See is committed to neutrality in international affairs.…
Cardinal Burke calls for removal of German bishops
Cardinal Raymond Burke says Pope Francis must remove German bishops from their posts if they do not distance themselves from the errors of the Synodal Path they initiated in 2019 and which continues to attack Catholic doctrine .…
Survivors and Advocates Push Italian Bishops for National Abuse Probe
ROME – A collective of abuse survivors and advocacy groups has released an open letter to Italian bishops as they meet to elect new leaders, calling for several measures to recognize the problem and address it. prevent.
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“Listening is essential to perceive reality”, the bishops during the meeting with the…
QCOSTARICA Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Costa Rica met on Thursday with President Rodrigo Chaves and some of his ministers at the Casa Presidencial.
“With an attitude of listening, we had a frank and sincere dialogue, seeking to…
US bishops react to Pelosi’s exclusion from Eucharist
On Friday afternoon, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco issued a statement announcing that United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is not permitted to receive the Eucharist in the Archdiocese of San Francisco, because of his…
AMERICA/COSTA RICA – Meeting of Bishops with the President of the Republic: “Listening…
AMERICA/COSTA RICA - Meeting of Bishops with the President of the Republic: "Listening is essential to perceive reality"
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Bishops back Biden administration’s decision to ease sanctions on Cuba
NEW YORK – When Pope John Paul II arrived for a six-day trip to Cuba on January 21, 1998, he closed his first address to the Cuban people with a historic message: “May Cuba, with all its magnificent potential, s open up to the world,!-->…
Australian bishops veto motion denouncing same-sex marriage
Australian bishops have rejected a statement saying the biblical basis for marriage is the official position of the national church.At the first meeting of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia since same-sex marriage was…
Bishops challenge government on cost of living and climate crises
Bishops in the House of Lords continued to challenge the government's response to the cost of living and climate crises this week as debates over last week's Queen's Speech (News, May 13) began their fourth day.On Monday, the debate…
By shutting down Catholic News Service, bishops show they have lost interest in civic engagement
The decision of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to shut down Catholic News Service was terrible in terms of lowering the standards of Catholic journalism. It was terrible, too, because of its ecclesial…
U.S. Catholic Bishops Call for ‘Honest Dialogue’ on ‘Enduring Evil of…
“The U.S. Bishops join others across the country in offering prayers for support and healing for the families, friends, and communities of those affected by these violent incidents,” the Public Affairs Director said. from the USCCB, Chieko…
U.S. Bishops Pray for Buffalo and Laguna Woods Shooting Victims
The Bishops of the United States express their sorrow at two deadly shootings in New York and California in recent days, and call for honest dialogue to fight against the “enduring evil of racism” in the country.
By Benedict…
Bishops of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont help each other in their dioceses – Episcopal News…
Maine Bishop Thomas J. Brown, New Hampshire Bishop A. Robert Hirschfeld, and Vermont Bishop Shannon MacVean-Brown. Diocesan photos
The bishops of the dioceses of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont announced May 14 that they will…
NJ Bishops Call Murphy’s Abortion Proposals ‘A Direct Attack on the Dignity and Sanctity…
The state's Catholic bishops are strongly critical of the Murphy administration's new proposals that would expand abortion care in New Jersey, vowing to fight any such effort.Calling it "a direct attack on the dignity and sanctity of life,"…
Asia’s Chief Bishop Condemns Cardinal Zen’s Arrest
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Cardinal Bo calls on Catholics and the wider Christian community to stand up for freedom and justice in Hong Kong
Cardinal Joseph Zen of Hong Kong was arrested and later released by the city's national security police on May 11.…
Bishop resigns as abuse spokesman for German bishops’ conference
BONN, Germany — Bishop Stephan Ackermann will step down as spokesperson on abuse issues for the German bishops' conference in September, the conference announced May 12.
The bishops also announced that they would revamp their!-->!-->…
Colombian Bishops Lament Court Approval of Assisted Suicide | National Catholic Registry
By a vote of 6 to 3, the Colombian Constitutional Court decriminalized assisted suicide on May 11. Euthanasia for terminally ill adults has been permitted in Colombia since 2015.…
New Vatican constitution gives value to Catholic bishops’ conferences
In an address to discord leaders on May 9, a bishop said the Vatican's new constitution gives value to Catholic bishops' conferences and their potential to foster communion between bishops and the…
Methodist bishops predict some churches in Texas will switch to new conservative offshoot
When Houston-based Bishop Scott J. Jones sees divisions or disagreements among his fellow parishioners, he often reflects on the words of John Wesleythe founder of the Methodist movement in…
Deadlock in key vote as Anglican bishops block Tory statement on marriage
A motion to affirm traditional marriage passed in two of the three Anglican General Synod (GS) houses held on the Gold Coast, but was blocked in the Bishops' house.
In the laity (of the Lower House) - the vote was 63-47 and in the clergy…
Catholic bishops ask U.S. Supreme Court to review California sexual abuse law
Could California end up in another dispute with the US Supreme Court?Nine Catholic dioceses and archdioceses in California have asked the nation's highest court to reconsider their case against a law…
Bishops say UK is punishing asylum seekers by sending them to Rwanda
MANCHESTER, UK — The British government is unfairly punishing Channel migrants for the crimes of human traffickers by sending the migrants to Rwanda for asylum claims to be processed, the English and Welsh bishops have said.
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End Hunger in Nigeria, Methodist Bishops Tell Buhari
The Methodist Bishops on Monday called on the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (Retired) to fight hunger in the country.
This was part of the communiqué released after the 39th Episcopal Council Conference held in Lagos.
The…
Bishops call for moral judgment
The briefing was part of CBCPNG&SI's Annual General Meeting, held April 26-May 4, 2022, at Rondon Ridge Lodge in Mt Hagen, themed "Salt and Light". Presenters were the Archbishop of Port Moresby, Sir John Cardinal Ribat; CBCPNG&SI…
There is hope for West Africa – Catholic Bishops
Despite their challenges, the 16 West African countries will overcome their current difficulties, Catholic Bishops in the sub-region said on Saturday.
They insisted that political leaders must end the draconian policies and practices that…
Guarantee the freedom to demonstrate freely – Anglican Bishops
Bishops and clergy of the Colombo and Kurunagala dioceses of the Church of Ceylon yesterday deplored the recent conduct of the police in the arrest of a group of young people who were taking part in a peaceful demonstration without any…
California Catholic Bishops Ask Supreme Court to Revisit Case Challenging Statute of Limitations
(RNS) - The Catholic bishops of California have asked the United States Supreme Court to consider a case challenging a state law that extends the time survivors of childhood sexual abuse have to file their complaints.
The petition, first…
ASIA/LEBANON – Legislative elections: the Maronite bishops demand the conditions for a…
ASIA/LEBANON - Legislative elections: the Maronite bishops demand the conditions for a peaceful process
Bkerké (Agence Fid Wednesday, May 4 at the Patriarchate!-->!-->…
US Bishops Urge Prayer and Fasting After Leaked Draft Abortion Ruling | National Catholic Register
The chairman of the US bishops' pro-life committee on Wednesday called for prayer action ahead of the High Court's decision. He was joined by other bishops in emphasizing the need to care for unborn children and their mothers.…
Wednesday Newspapers: Nuclear NATO, Banking Bishops and Pandemic Preparedness | News
Finland does not need to host nuclear weapons as a NATO member, but some nuclear policy analysts believe it might be in Finland's best interests. NATO warplanes could potentially carry tactical nuclear weapons on Finnish territory, if…
US bishops to send team of ‘preachers’ to lead Eucharistic renewal
Sixty Eucharistic preachers were chosen to share their faith that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist and has the power to transform the world.The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has formed a special team of priests to be…
Bishops Prepare to Elect New Conference President
Next week, the Archbishop of Brisbane, Mark Coleridge, will step down as president of the Australian Conference of Catholic Bishops after completing his second two-year term at the top of the rankings.The move comes after the Holy See asked…
We need a more democratic process for electing bishops
Pope Francis has triggered a synodal process of consultations in the Catholic Church. It provides opportunities for effective change. It can also turn out to be a failure. Over the past few…
President of Kazakhstan welcomes Central Asian bishops at first meeting
NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan — The President of Kazakhstan conveyed his best wishes to the participants of the first meeting of the new Conference of Catholic Bishops of Central Asia in the capital Nur-Sultan.
The Kazakh Senate press…
Bishops to Catholics: Pray the Rosary Until Election Day
The bishops of the ecclesiastical province of Manila have enjoined Catholics to unite spiritually in praying the Rosary in view of the May 9 elections.
In a pastoral statement, they invited the faithful to recite the Marian prayer…
Spanish bishops say they will not take part in national inquiry into clergy abuse
BILBAO, Spain — The Spanish bishops announced on Friday that they would not participate in an independent commission on clerical sexual abuse created by the national legislature, alleging, among other things, that it would not examine…
Pope Francis urges bishops to expand outreach to victims of abuse
Pope Francis has called on Catholic bishops' conferences to create special centers to accommodate victims of clergy sexual abuse, warning that the faithful will continue to lose trust in the Church hierarchy without more transparency and…
“Thirst for peace”: Bishops and Catholics in Cameroon rededicate the nation to Mary
MARIENBERG, Cameroon - Battered by a separatist war in the west, a Boko Haram insurgency in the north and an influx of Central African refugees in the east, Cameroon is a country in crisis.
And with no end in sight, Catholics in…
Lawyer Deirdre McQuade, 53, helped spread the bishops’ pro-life message
HYATTSVILLE, Md. — Deirdre McQuade, a longtime pro-life advocate who for more than a decade shared the views of American bishops and the teaching of the Catholic Church on the sanctity of life, died on April 21 after a battle with…
French bishops’ leader says election results show ‘growing rift’
VATICAN CITY — The head of the French episcopal conference hailed the re-election of President Emmanuel Macron, but also warned of growing social divisions, after the vote was marred by the stabbing of a priest and of a Catholic nun.…
Bishops canceled pope visit schedule because nuncio wanted ‘retirement gift’
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Celebration on the occasion of the retirement of the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Alessandro D'Errico
Malta's Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Alessandro D'Errico, has rejected the wish of Malta's church authorities and other senior…
Texas bishops welcome stay of execution of mother on death row
NEW YORK – Shortly after the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted a stay of execution of death row inmate Melissa Lucio on April 25, the bishops of Texas both hailed her religious conversion and lamented a system flawed judiciary…
French bishops’ leader says election shows ‘growing rift’
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Archbishop Moulins-Beaufort warns of deepening social divisions after stabbing of Catholic priest and nun
Marine Le Pen, presidential candidate of France's far-right National Rally party, arrives at her headquarters in Paris…
Bishops support refugee administration’s “Unite for Ukraine” initiative
WASHINGTON, DC – The president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the chairman of its commission on migration have expressed support for the Biden administration's "Uniting for Ukraine" initiative to welcome…
Bishops to voters: seek advice from Mother Mary
MANILA Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula. Picture file
MANILA Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula and other bishops have called on…
Your time is up Welby! The public will has awakened the bishops of the Parliament | Politics |…
The Archbishop, who was backed by his predecessor Rowan Williams, denounced popular plans announced by Home Secretary Priti Patel to relocate those coming by dinghy to Rwanda in East Africa.It also comes amid growing concern that bishops…
Insecurity: Catholic Bishops’ Conference insists that Buhari resign
By GILBERT EKEZIE
Considering the increasing cases of insecurity, murders and poor economic situation in the country, the Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, His Grace, Msgr. Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins has renewed the call of the…
SC Bishops Discuss ‘New Season’ After High Court Divides Separatist Church Properties |…
Two days after the SC Supreme Court announced its final decision regarding the ownership of 29 parishes that…
Central Asian Bishops’ Conference to be held next week
22/04/2022 Kazakhstan (International Christian Concern) – The bishops of the countries of Central Asia will meet next week at the first Episcopal Conference of Central Asia.…
Argentinian Bishops to Begin Annual “Sunday of Sharing” to Support Church Mission | National…
This effort "is not only a question of money, but also of time and talent".…
AMERICA/COSTA RICA – The bishops: “The resurrection of Christ opens the horizon of hope:…
AMERICA/COSTA RICA - The bishops: "The resurrection of Christ opens the horizon of hope: the hope of a better life and country"
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Croatian Catholic bishops deplore Russian aggression against Ukraine
ZAGREB, April 20, 2022 – The Iustitia et Pax (Justice and Peace) Commission of the Croatian Catholic Episcopal Conference on Wednesday condemned the Russian aggression against Ukraine and against European values in general, expressing…
Canadian bishops sign letter warning of schism
Four Canadian bishops are among more than 70 bishops around the world who have issued a "fraternal open letter" to German bishops warning that sweeping changes in Church teaching advocated by the ongoing process known as " Synodal…
Australian bishops call for ‘better politics’ ahead of federal election
Australia's Catholic Bishops issue a statement ahead of the federal election in May, urging voters to use their voice to protect the disadvantaged and the environment.
By Devin Watkins
As the campaign prepares ahead of…
Bishops call for investigation into arrest of church worker with red tag in Cagayan de Oro
The Ecumenical Bishops Forum denounces the arrest of church worker and activist Aldeem Yañez even as it calls for thorough and impartial investigations into what religious leaders say is a gross violation of civil liberties…
Bishops urge Timorese to do their democratic duty
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Voters should participate in the presidential run-off as part of a moral and religious obligation
Timor-Leste presidential candidates Jose Ramos-Horta (left) of the National Congress for Timorese Reconstruction and Francisco…
Call for Buhari’s resignation: Kaduna bishops support northern elders
The Bishop of the Diocese of Kaduna, Anglican Communion, Timothy Yahaya and the Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna, Matthew Manoso Ndagoso, have respectively thrown their weight behind the recent call by northern elders for the…
German bishops’ president responds to letter warning of risk of schism in synodal path – Catholic…
Bishop Georg Bätzing at the spring meeting of the German bishops in February 2021. Credit: Sascha Steinbach/epa pool.
Limburg, Germany, April 16, 2022 / 12:40 p.m. (CNA).
Bishop Georg Bätzing of Limburg, president of the German…
Scottish bishops urge Patriarch Cyril to seek peace in Ukraine
In an impassioned appeal to the leader of the Orthodox Church of Russia, Patriarch Kirill, the Catholic Bishops of Scotland have urged him to “intervene with the President of Russia to put an end to this tragedy”. Highlighting the deaths…
Christianity under attack in China as bishops ‘harassed and tortured’ | World | News
Religious freedom in China has been a major issue for some time as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) becomes increasingly authoritarian. In its 2021 report, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)…