Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles said the issue of migration was among the topics discussed with the pope, who told them “how it’s important for all of us in the church to be open and welcome immigrants.”
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Remembering Kobe Bryant: A Catholic with a difficult legacy
News of Bryant’s death quickly prompted tributes on social media. On Twitter, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles said “he was sad to hear the news” and offered prayers for him and his family.
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Bishops express sorrow, support after U.S. firefighters die in Australia
The three Americans were among eight firefighters and 31 people total who have died in the wildfires since September.
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Some Chinese churches suspend activities because of coronavirus
A Catholic layman in Hebei, identified only as Paul, said he was “worried that the authorities would use this to crack down on the church.”
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Priest appeals for more shelters for volcano evacuees in Philippines
A Catholic priest has appealed for more and better shelters for victims of a volcanic eruption in the Philippines after criticizing a local government response.
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Germany’s synodal assembly is a step to rebuilding church’s credibility
Catholic leaders in Germany have compiled responses from lay Catholics in areas related to who holds power in the church, sexual morals, the role of priests and the place of women in church offices in preparation for an upcoming synodal assembly to debate church reforms.
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Pope Francis urges bishops to teach Catholics discernment on voting and politics
Pope Francis told a group of U.S. bishops their job is to step back from partisan politics and help their faithful discern based on values.
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Pope Francis speaks with U.S. bishops on pro-life and transgender issues
Protecting human life is the “preeminent” social and political issue, Pope Francis said.
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Rome-brokered peace deal increases chances of papal visit to South Sudan
The agreement signed on January 13 by the political leaders of South Sudan could bolster the chances of a papal visit to that conflict-ridden country.
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Bishops urge Central African Republic leaders to face challenges in 2020
The Catholic Church in the Central African Republic are calling upon all political leaders to work toward more open democracy and government.