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In gathering for U.S. bishops like no other, annual meeting goes online
U.S. Catholic bishops will gather Nov. 16 and 17 for their annual meeting, but this time in an online format because of the coronavirus pandemic.
World Day of Poor initiatives adapt to pandemic, Vatican official says
Even during a global pandemic, the World Day of the Poor will be an important opportunity ...
Church’s ‘strong right arm’ supports faith, charity in action
A lay organization designed to aid families of men enduring dangerous factory working conditions now stands two million brothers strong behind tenets of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism.
McCarrick report summary cites lack of serious investigations of rumors
Although dogged for years by rumors of sexual impropriety, Theodore E. McCarrick was able to rise up the Catholic hierarchical structure based on personal contacts, protestations of his innocence and a lack of Church officials reporting and investigating accusations, according to the Vatican summary of its report on the matter.
Bishop's note about the Vatican report on former Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick
The long-awaited report of the Vatican Secretary of State to His Holiness Pope Francis, examining documents, interviews and files related to the life and ecclesiastical career of Theodore McCarrick has been released to the public this morning (Nov. 10, 2020).
USCCB president's message as McCarrick report released
I welcome the report of the Holy See’s investigation into its knowledge and decision-making regarding Theodore McCarrick during his long career as a priest, bishop and cardinal.
Knights of Malta elect new head for one-year term
The Knights of Malta have elected Fra' Marco Luzzago, a native of Brescia, Italy, and a member of the order since 1975, as its interim head.
USCCB chief: Nation's leaders must now 'come together' with election of new U.S. president
With Joe Biden now elected as the nation's 46th president, it is "time for our leaders to come together ...
Public Masses continue in Italy despite new COVID-19 restrictions
As the Italian government imposed new restrictions to prevent the further spread of COVID-19, the Italian bishops' conference said Churches will remain open for prayer and for Masses with the public.
Eta deluges Central America, Mexico, leaving scores dead, thousands homeless
Pope Francis offered prayers Nov. 8 for the victims of Hurricane Eta, which deluged Central America ...
Pope meets with missionary priest freed after two-year captivity
Pope Francis met with Father Pierluigi Maccalli, a member of the Society of African Missions, who was freed more than two years after he was kidnapped in Niger.
Brunei cardinal-designate's Church is 'periphery within the periphery'
Asia's cardinal-designate from Brunei said the Church in his country is "the periphery within the periphery."
Philippine cardinal-designate says human rights are key to Church mission
Cardinal-designate Jose Advincula, one of the 13 new cardinals recently appointed by Pope Francis, said he believes human rights are central to the Church's mission.
First cardinal for Rwanda seen as approval of Church's reconciliation role ?
Pope Francis' appointment of a cardinal for Rwanda – a first – is seen as appreciation for the efforts of the Catholic Church to reconcile people after the country's 1994 genocide.
Cardinal-designate sees appointment as testament to God's Word
For Cardinal-designate Raniero Cantalamessa, preacher of the papal household, his elevation to the cardinalate has little to do with his own merits and everything to do with God's Word.
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