Tag: Bishops
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Is the Decision to Receive COVID-19 Vaccination for Each Person’s Conscience to Judge?
“[P]astors need to be urging the faithful to intelligently inform their consciences. And no one should punish those with whom… READ MORE
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The Formation of a New Priest Who Abused Minors: How Did He Slip Past Seminary Screening Policies?
“[N]o one had suspected what was learned following McWilliams’ arrest…” READ MORE
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Statement of U.S. Bishops’ Chairman for Child and Youth Protection on Report of Clergy Sexual Abuse in France
This report opens painful wounds for those who have suffered abuse by a priest, bishop, or someone in the Church…” READ MORE
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German ‘Synodal Way’ Extended to 2023 as Assembly Ends Abruptly After Votes on Sexual Morality, Priesthood
“The synodal assembly ended earlier than expected on Saturday afternoon after Bishop Bätzing asked organizers to count whether the meeting… READ MORE
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Bishops in Togo: Closure of Places of Worship due to COVID “ignores psychological, spiritual realities”
“The Catholic Church leaders also describe the government’s decision to impose a vaccination pass to access certain public buildings as… READ MORE
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Concerned German Catholics Publish Reform Initiative Opposing Controversial Synodal Path
“They reject both the Synodal Path’s claim to “speak for all Catholics in Germany and to make binding decisions for… READ MORE
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Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Boldly Speaks Out Against Tribal Violence
“[P]astoral agents hailing from the communities in conflict face the challenge of being identified by their respective tribes…” READ MORE
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Counter Pelosi’s abortion stand with roses and rosaries, Archbishop Cordileone says
Cordileone invited Catholics and everyone of good will to sign up for the “Rose and Rosary for Nancy” campaign at… READ MORE
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USCCB 2021 Respect for Life Month Statement
The month of October brings with it our annual observance of Respect Life Month READ MORE
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Pope Francis’ Recent Words on Communion and His Own Practice Reveal a Potential Lesson for Bishops
COMMENTARY: The Holy Father’s words during the inflight press conference from Slovakia have to be read very closely, as he… READ MORE
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Transgender students ‘unknowingly’ admitted to Catholic seminaries, archbishop warns
“Bishops should consider requiring DNA tests or physical examinations to ensure that all seminarians are biological men, said Archbishop Jerome… READ MORE
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Catholic opinions on Johnson & Johnson vaccine highlight debate between hardliners on abortion and others in the church
What is behind the confusion about Catholics taking the Johnson & Johnson vaccine? READ MORE
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Family Killed in Rwandan Genocide Being Considered for Sainthood after Glowing Testimonies
“The family has been described as “a light in total darkness” for their efforts to restore peace in” Rwanda. READ MORE
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Grandma Death
“When it comes to abortion, Pelosi has allowed the will of the world to matter more than the laws of… READ MORE
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U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Responds to House Vote on Bill that Imposes Radical “Abortion on Demand Until Birth”
“This bill assumes that abortion can be the only, or best, solution to a crisis pregnancy. ” READ MORE
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IRAQ – Chaldean Patriarch Sako: Abortion is Cain-style murder
“The gates of violence and death were opened by the ingratitude and pride foretold in the biblical story of original… READ MORE
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Syria: ‘They would not let us ring the church bells’
“It was from here, from Syria, Palestine, Jordan and what is today Israel, that the first Christians came.” READ MORE
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Formation Programs of Catholic Sisters in South Sudanese Diocese Halted amid Violence
“The violent acts, including continuous abducting; kidnapping or targeting civilians, using harmful tools on a frightened group of largely women… READ MORE
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Archbishop Cordileone calls abortion bill ‘child sacrifice,’ urges prayer and fasting
“This proposed legislation is nothing short of child sacrifice,” Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone said in a Tuesday statement regarding the Women’s… READ MORE
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Iraq’s Islamist extremists are emboldened by Taliban takeover of Afghanistan
Iraq is a priority country for Aid to the Church in Need, which provides help such as emergency aid, repairs… READ MORE
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Canadian archbishop: Only fully vaccinated can attend Mass
The new policy applies to all religious celebrations, Sunday and weekday Masses, baptisms, wedding and funerals, parish and pastoral meetings,… READ MORE
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SOUTH AFRICA – Mgr. Tlhagale: “too much mixing between Catholicism and [African] traditional faith: we need to focus on catechism for adults”
Mgr. Tlhagale urged to place more emphasis on adult catechism which is almost non-existent, because after confirmation, the Catholic faithful… READ MORE
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U.S. Bishop Chairmen Statement on Abortion Funding in Build Back Better Act
“…If this bill expands taxpayer funding of abortion the USCCB would oppose it.” READ MORE
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Christian Leaders in Nigeria’s Imo State Blame Islamic Education System for Insecurity
The church, SOKAPU (Southern Kaduna People’s Union) and the people have been complaining about killings in Southern Kaduna but only… READ MORE
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PHILIPPINES – The Bishops of Northern Luzon: amid assassinations, corruption, pandemic we find ourselves in the “valley of death”
Given that general and local elections in the Philippines are scheduled for May 9, 2022, the Bishops affirm: “Free elections… READ MORE
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“We endeavor to be a sign of hope to families”: Kenyan Bishop Appeals for Humanitarian Aid
In a statement shared with ACI Africa Thursday, September 16, the Apostolic Administrator of the Kenyan Archdiocese says COVID-19 and… READ MORE
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Mozambique bishop: ‘Nobody asks for martyrdom, but is is something that can happen at any moment’
AN INTERVIEW WITH AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED (ACN), Bishop Antonio Juliasse, the apostolic administrator of the Diocese of… READ MORE
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LEBANON – Anti-Covid measures loosened, Maronite Church returns to receiving communion on the tongue
The new pastoral provisions, established at the beginning of September, on the occasion of the annual Synod of the Maronite… READ MORE
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On papal flight, Pope Francis tackles debate over Communion for politicians who support abortion
“Abortion is more than an issue. Abortion is murder,” Pope Francis said. READ MORE
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Who is the True Pope? | Ask Father with Fr. Paul McDonald
Video: Fr. Paul McDonald explains that there cannot be two popes. READ MORE
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USCCB President on the Twentieth Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks
“We ask God to bring comfort to those who mourn and peace to every heart that is consumed by hatred,… READ MORE
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Mexican Bishops “in favor of women and the right to life”
The Bishops…deeply regret that “faced with the apparent dilemma of not criminalizing the woman who aborts and preserving the life… READ MORE
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Statement of U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman on Supporting Pregnant and New Mothers
“Another new Texas law, which has elicited far more controversy, seeks to use civil rather than criminal law to protect the… READ MORE
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Joe Biden: “Next Republican Who Tells Me I’m Not Religious, I’ll Shove My Rosary Beads Down Their Throat”
On Sunday, Politico treated readers to yet another article on how President Biden is troubled by those pesky conservative Catholic… READ MORE
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‘A Journey with Jonah:’ Mysterious and Mystical Insights from the Belly of Whale
New book from Bishop Barron’s Word on Fire Institute features reflections from Fr. Paul Murray and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI READ MORE
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Archbishop Cordileone raises issue of excommunication for abortion advocates
Archbishop Cordileone draws a parallel between the abortion politics of today and the institutional racial discrimination that existed in the… READ MORE
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U.S. Bishops’ President Offers Prayers in Solidarity with Those Impacted by Hurricane Ida
We entrust all our brothers and sisters in harm’s way to our Blessed Mother, and we ask for her continued… READ MORE
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Darkness Has Not Overcome the Church: New Catholic History Book Reminds Us That God Brings Good Even Out of Major Crises
Steve Weidenkopf (The Real Story of Catholic History) turns his knowledge and insight to the Church’s considerable history of self-inflicted… READ MORE
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Statement of the Catholic Bishops of Jamaica on Abortion Legislation
The moment a positive law deprives a category of human beings of the protection which civil legislation ought to accord… READ MORE
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Biden and the Bishops at Easter
“As we approach Easter, the bishops, as well as millions of practicing Catholics, are not going to have their concerns… READ MORE
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Bishop Athanasius Schneider: The Grave and Unique Character of Abortion-tainted Vaccines
“How can we, with maximum of determination, be and proclaim to be against abortion, when we accept abortion-tainted vaccines whose… READ MORE
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Alarm as Militants in Cameroon Pursue Victims to Their Forest Hideouts
“The villagers live in perpetual fear of the unknown, as they struggle to get their farms and go about their… READ MORE
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Schism Looms: Pope Francis and the Willfully Rebellious Church in Germany
COMMENTARY: The Holy Father’s German gamble failed. He led with an open hand and got a clenched fist in return. READ MORE
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Nigerian Catholic Priest Recovering from Trauma after Weeklong Captivity
“How can there be sustainable development in a country whose security architecture has collapsed?” READ MORE
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USCCB Committee Chairman Encourages Dioceses To Implement ‘Walking With Moms in Need’
The Church will seek to help fill the gaps in services and resources to mothers facing challenging pregnancies and those… READ MORE
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Statement of U.S. Bishops’ Chairman for Asian and Pacific Island Affairs on Discrimination Against the Asian Community
We must always stress that every human being is a brother or sister in Christ, created in the image and… READ MORE
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German Catholic Archbishop Offers to Resign from Office after Abuse Report Findings
Gercke’s report identified concerns about both men’s handling of abuse cases and they will remain suspended until the allegations have… READ MORE
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Catholic opposition to NJ abortion rights bill based on ‘commitment to human life and dignity’
“Justice demands that civil rights and racial equality must be guaranteed for all members of our society, especially for the… READ MORE
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