The Vatican has asked them to delay the vote until after a February meeting in Rome with the heads of bishops conferences from around the world to discuss sexual abuse.
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Michael J. O’Loughlin is national correspondent at America and author of Hidden Mercy: AIDS, Catholics, and the Untold Stories of Compassion in the Face of Fear.
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Jesuits to release names of accused priests in the west
The list will be released on Dec. 7 and the province will conduct an external review of its files to ensure it is complete.
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Your Catholic 2018 midterm roundup: health care, wages, abortion and more
Many ballot measures supported by Catholic leaders saw success in the Midterms.
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U.S. Catholic leaders urge participation in Nov. 6 elections
“I just want people to know the candidates as they really are, to know the pros and cons of all the issues, to make intelligent choices and not just simply vote this party or that party.”
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In Buffalo, a deacon’s quest to hold his bishop accountable
Deacon Paul Snyder will tell his story on “60 Minutes” this Sunday.
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Vatican expert: Tone down the crisis rhetoric on human migration
Vatican official says people must not succumb to fear mongering and realize that the challenge of migration today is solvable—but only if there is political will.
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Cardinals: L.G.B.T. issues part of youth synod discussion
“We take people where they are, walking with them, moving forward,” Cardinal Blase Cupich said.
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African cardinal: Your iPhone is feeding the global arms trade
Cardinal Souraphiel highlighted the role globalization plays in connecting young people in unjust ways.
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Head of Taizé Community: Young people need authentic friendship
“We live in a world of competition, where you have to be the best. This pressure comes even from the families, from society,” said Brother Alois Löser.
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Catholic teaching on conscience is (again) topic of discussion at synod
Though the current synod appears to lack the sort of drama and high-stakes debates of the previous two, the role of conscience appears to be a common thread.