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Minnesota Senate sends far-reaching abortion bill to governor’s desk
Catholic leaders had strongly denounced the bill, proposing instead a slate of pro-family measures that they say will reduce demand... Read more
Catholics in Europe react to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Catholics across Europe have reacted to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with expressions of solidarity with the Ukrainian people and prayers... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Australian bishop investigated for sexual abuse
The 71-year-old Bishop Christopher Saunders had taken temporary leave from the administration of his diocese in March 2020. Read more
Vatican sanctions retired Polish archbishop after ‘Vos estis’ cover-up inquiry
The Vatican has imposed penalties on another Catholic bishop in Poland for mishandling abuse cases. Read more
Vatican sanctions two Polish bishops after ‘Vos estis’ investigations
The apostolic nunciature in Poland announced Monday that the Vatican has sanctioned two Polish bishops at the conclusion of canonical... Read more
Venezuelan Bishop, 69, dies of COVID-19
The Venezuelan Bishops' Conference (CEV) announced Friday morning that the 69-year-old Bishop of Trujillo, Cástor Oswaldo Azuaje, has died of... Read more
US Catholic bishops announce candidates for committee chairs
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has announced the slate of candidates to fill the eight vacancies for committee... Read more
US bishops praise Trump administration for pro-life aid policy
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops praised the Trump administration’s efforts to tie U.S. aid to pro-life policy on... Read more
US bishops launch year-long dialogue with young Catholics
Last weekend, a group of 300 Catholics, including 30 bishops and the apostolic nuncio to the United States, kicked off... Read more
'Soft despotism' of anti-Catholicism on the rise, USCCB religious liberty chair warns
The new leader of the U.S. Catholic bishops on religious liberty has warned of a “soft despotism” of religious intolerance... Read more
Catholic bishops hail SCOTUS schools decision as blow against ‘anti-Catholicism’
Leading U.S. bishops praised the Supreme Court’s ruling on Tuesday that religious schools should not be shut out from state... Read more
Pope convokes world-wide meeting of bishops on abuse crisis
Pope Francis has called for all the presidents of the Catholic bishops’ conferences of the world to meet at the... Read more
How should a Catholic bishop tweet?
The Catholic Church may be thousands of years old, but its bishops are rapidly adjusting to the demands of 21st-century... Read more
In wake of North Korea threat, bishops call for elimination of nuclear weapons
Just days after North Korea tested an intercontinental ballistic missile that can reach Alaska, bishops in the United States and... Read more
Bishops pray for Catholic Congressman shot at baseball practice
Republican House Majority Whip and Catholic Steve Scalise, 51, was among multiple persons shot in an incident at a Congressional... Read more
Body of African bishop who reportedly committed suicide found
The body of Cameroon Bishop Jean-Marie Benoît Balla, who has reportedly committed suicide, has been found, African sources have reported. Read more
Pope taps Bishop Angelo de Donatis as new Vicar of Rome
On Friday the Vatican announced that Bishop Angelo de Donatis had been chosen by Pope Francis as the new Vicar... Read more
US bishops support petition for religious freedom executive order
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on Wednesday sent out a text message alert urging Catholics to sign a petition... Read more
Archbishop Joseph Tobin named as head of Newark archdiocese
The Vatican announced Monday that recently nominated Cardinal-elect Archbishop Joseph William Tobin of Indianapolis will soon be taking over as... Read more
Bring people Christ's mercy, Pope Francis tells new bishops
Like the Good Samaritan in the parable, you have been called to show the mercy of God to the men... Read more
