Tag: Bishops
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Bishop Chairmen Respond to Administration’s Announcement of Expansion of Access to IVF and Fertility Treatments
Bishops from the USCCB expressed gratitude for the Administration’s commitment to restorative reproductive medicine but rejected the promotion of IVF,… READ MORE
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With Peace Process Underway, Bishop Zaidan Urges Prioritizing Humanitarian Assistance for Gazans
“I am immensely grateful to the United States and multilateral partners for their tireless work to begin the process that… READ MORE
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Border bishops lay off dozens of staff members, call for immigration reform
U.S. and Mexican bishops gathered in San Antonio emphasized the Church’s support for migrants and called for immigration reform in… READ MORE
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The Pope vs. Trump? | FORWARD BOLDLY
Pope Francis criticized President Trump’s immigration policy in a letter to U.S. bishops, calling it a “major crisis.” His remarks… READ MORE
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Bishop O’Connell Welcomes Trump Executive Actions Promoting Parental Choice in Education
Bishop O’Connell supports President Trump’s Executive Order to expand educational freedom, emphasizing parental rights and the importance of faith-based education… READ MORE
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Bishop Thomas Welcomes Trump’s Restoration of Protections for Preborn Children
Bishop Daniel E. Thomas praised the end of taxpayer-funded abortion and the restoration of the Mexico City Policy, reflecting majority… READ MORE
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Keeping Christ present in war-torn Sudan
In war-torn Sudan, Bishop Yunan Tombe leads his congregation in El-Obeid, finding strength in the Blessed Sacrament despite severe violence.… READ MORE
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Join the 9 Days for Life Novena in 2025
Catholics are invited to participate in “9 Days for Life,” a novena from January 16 to 24, reflecting prayer and… READ MORE
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Novena for Mental Health Begins October 10
The National Catholic Mental Health Campaign, launched in 2023, aims to raise awareness about mental health among Catholics and address… READ MORE
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Catholic Leaders Join French Bishops in Condemning Last Supper Scene at Paris Olympics Opening
Bishops and prelates worldwide criticize the Paris Olympics’ Last Supper depiction, calling it a deplorable insult to Christianity. They express… READ MORE
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New Survey of Men Being Ordained to the Priesthood Underscores the Significant Influence of Parents on Children’s Vocational Discernment
A study by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown University shows that most future priests come… READ MORE
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Catholic bishops say abortion can ‘never be a fundamental right’ ahead of EU charter vote
European Catholic bishops oppose the proposed inclusion of abortion as a “fundamental” right in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.… READ MORE
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Bishop Burbidge Invites Faithful to Prayer as Supreme Court Hears Case on Abortion Drugs
Bishop Burbidge of Arlington urges the Supreme Court to protect women’s health and preborn children by restoring FDA safeguards. Join… READ MORE
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Each Life has Immeasurable Value from the Moment of Conception, says Bishop Burbidge on IVF Issues
Bishop Burbidge emphasizes the immeasurable value of life from conception and opposes IVF due to its impact on life and… READ MORE
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French Bishops Call for Fasting and Prayer as France Enshrines Abortion in Constitution
The French Bishops’ Conference calls for fasting and prayer as the French government moves to enshrine abortion rights in the… READ MORE
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In Line with Catholic Bishops’ Stance, Legislators in Ghana Pass Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Ghana’s Parliament passes bill criminalizing LGBTQ+ activities, awaiting President’s approval, in line with Catholic Bishops’ stance. READ MORE
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U.S. Bishops’ Religious Liberty Chairman on Supreme Court’s Ruling in 303 Creative v. Elenis
“Problems only arise when the government tries to force us to support, by our words or actions, behavior that we… READ MORE
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U.S. Bishops’ President and Chairmen Rebuke Distortion of Church Teaching in Abortion Statement by Members of Congress
“Human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception.” READ MORE
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U.S. bishops approve a plan for guidance to healthcare institutions on transgender issues
Transgender surgeries and hormone treatments are incompatible with Church teaching on sex and the dignity of the human person. READ MORE
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U.S. Bishops Affirm Advancement of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of Five Priests Known as the “Shreveport Martyrs”
Five French-born priests came to Louisiana during the yellow fever epidemic of 1873. READ MORE
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Rick Warren Offers Ridiculous Plea to Allow Women Pastors in the Southern Baptist Convention
“Bible only” is a doctrine of demons. Beware of it like the plague. READ MORE
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USCCB: Catholics Invited to Pray an Act of Reparation on Solemnity of the Sacred Heart
Offer this prayer as an act of reparation for the blasphemies against our Lord we see in our culture today.” READ MORE
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UK Catholic bishops join other faith leaders to oppose assisted suicide bills
“We reiterate the Catholic Church’s commitment to protecting and valuing life at all stages.” READ MORE
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U.S. Bishops to Meet June 14-16 in Orlando; Assembly to Be Live Streamed
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will gather for the 2023 Spring Plenary Assembly in Orlando, June 14-16.… READ MORE
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Nicaragua’s dictatorship sentences Bishop Rolando Álvarez to 26 years in prison
According to the sentence, Álvarez must be imprisoned until April 13, 2049. READ MORE
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COSTA RICA – Legalization of Cannabis: the bishops urge the authorities to evaluate the benefits and harms for the population
“The uncontrolled cultivation of cannabis, which is easily possible in Costa Rica, would cause “severe damage to public health, especially… READ MORE
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Catholic Bishops of Ukraine and Poland Say Russia Tensions Pose ‘Great Danger’
The bishops issued their message the day after Pope Francis announced that Jan. 26 will be a day of prayer… READ MORE
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Abortion, Democrats, and Lamenting Bishops
It is a bit too late for lamentation, dear Bishops, but introspection is in order. READ MORE
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End of Scandal Angers Catholic Left
“The average number of substantiated accusations [against the clergy] made in the last ten years is 5.9.” READ MORE
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USCCB: 9 Days for Life Unites Catholics Nationwide in Prayer for the Protection of Life
All are invited to sign up at 9daysforlife.com. READ MORE
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Archbishop Gomez’s Finest Hour
“He sees what is going on in the United States and Europe and beckons us to get back to basics,… READ MORE
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Preparing for a ‘Post-Roe’ America, US Bishops Discuss What Pro-Life Outreach Would Look Like
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco told the Register that ‘our goal is not to make abortion illegal; our goal… READ MORE
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Croatian president raises plight of Bosnian Catholics during Vatican visit
Reuters has described current turmoil in the southeastern European state, home to 3.3 million people, as the worst political crisis since the… READ MORE
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The US Bishops and the Communion Controversy: Blame Biden, Pelosi and the Media
The fault lies with the news media that continually misrepresent the matter — and, even more, with Joe Biden, Nancy… READ MORE
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Durbin Spins Communion Denial Decision
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, who identifies as a Catholic, has yet to find an abortion he couldn’t justify. READ MORE
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Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso Seek to Clarify Controversy Over Contraceptives
“Mr. Minister, we believe that the Catholic Church can, in the democratic game, contribute to the choices made by our… READ MORE
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Burkina Faso Christians face resurgence of terrorist attacks
In the Diocese of Dori, most of the population is Muslim (95.2 percent); 3.2 percent are adherents of traditional religions… READ MORE
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What’s In (And Isn’t In) the Bishops’ Draft Document on the Eucharist?
What was notably absent from the 26-page draft was any sort of criteria for when to deny a Catholic from… READ MORE
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Catholic Action for Faith and Family Prayerfully Asks Bishops to Avert Another ‘McCarrick Moment’
“The momentous task of prophetically proclaiming the Church’s position falls primarily to the bishops.” READ MORE
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Cardinal Burke: Bishops Have ‘Sacred Duty’ to Apply Canon Law to Pro-Abortion Catholic Politicians
Cardinal Burke explained that he was speaking out because the issue was “a matter of life and death for the… READ MORE
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Two Elderly Nuns in Nepal Arrested on False Charges
Church Leaders View Arrests as an Attack on Nepal’s Minorities READ MORE
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Cardinal Dolan: Human Rights Begin in the Womb
In a politically and culturally divided society, the one thing that seems to unite all sides, Cardinal Dolan wrote, “is… READ MORE
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National Vocation Awareness Week Encourages Dioceses to Foster Vocations in Their Local Communities
“In his message for the 58th annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Pope Francis offered St. Joseph, the foster father… READ MORE
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One Hundred Incidents of Vandalism Reported at Catholic Sites in U.S. Since May 2020
“We call on our elected officials to step forward and condemn these attacks.” READ MORE
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Catholics Demonstrate Against Mayor Scott and Sex Abuse
“[A] Nov. 16 prayer rally and conference at the MECU Pavilion on Pier VI is highlighting sex abuse cover-up and… READ MORE
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Archbishop Cordileone discusses satanists’ support for abortion
“They [the Satanic Temple] need to have access to abortion to carry out their rituals. It’s a satanic practice.” READ MORE
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U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman on Rescinding of “Protect Life Rule”
“Abortion is not family planning. Abortion takes the life of an already-conceived and growing child.” READ MORE
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Iraq: Ankawa, home of the Christians, comes of age
“Ankawa’s Christian population dramatically increased overnight in August 2014 after up to 120,000 faithful fled following the ISIS invasion of… READ MORE
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