A lead researcher on the report by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate believes the findings represent the Catholic Church’s superlative commitment to transparency.
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Archbishop García-Siller on Trump and the border, the synod and more
San Antonio’s Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller discussed the incoming Trump administration, synodality, the U.S. bishops’ anti-poverty program and his health.
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In Texas, an uncommon collaboration between a bishop and ‘the pope’s favorite nun’
According to Sister Norma Pimentel, she and Bishop Daniel Flores share an emphasis on a pastoral approach.
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President of U.S. bishops and head of military archdiocese discusses Trump’s potential use of troops in mass deportations
At the annual U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, leaders announced their support and promise to defend immigrants and the poor––vowing to speak out in the event of mass deportations.
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Single Catholics talk struggles of dating at National Eucharistic Congress event
Dating while discerning religious vocations was just one topic discussed at an event that also included conversations about the best place to meet other single Catholics and today’s gender dynamics.
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5 faith facts about JD Vance, Catholic convert and Trump’s VP pick
If Trump is elected, Vance would be the second Catholic vice president in US history—after Joe Biden.
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‘Budgets reflect priorities’: Former leaders alarmed by layoffs at U.S. bishops’ peace and justice department
“The budget of an organization reflects its priorities,” said retired Des Moines, Iowa, Bishop Richard Pates, who previously chaired the international justice and peace committee.
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U.S. bishops announce major layoffs to social justice department
Multiple people with ties to the U.S. bishops’ conference said they had been informed staffing across the department of Justice, Peace & Human Development was cut by 50%.
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The Our Father meets Paul Simon’s ‘The Sound of Silence’ at Spanish Mass
‘The Sound of Silence’ version of the ‘Our Father’ has been widespread throughout Latin America and U.S. Latino communities for the last few decades.
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Survey: US Catholics more polarized than ever over Pope Francis
U.S. Catholics are more polarized than ever in how they view Pope Francis, even though majorities on both ends of the political spectrum have a positive view of the pope, according to a new survey.