The grace of Sheen’s beatification comes with corresponding responsibility for Catholics in his home diocese of Peoria, Illinois, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle told Catholics there during Mass Sept. 22.
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Pope Leo XIV calls on Latin American bishops to lead from ground, not ‘behind a desk’
In a letter dated Sept. 8 and addressed to the bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean, the pope urged them to place the good of the faithful above all else.
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Vatican’s UN diplomat: Hate speech violates command to love one’s neighbor
Archbishop Christophe Z. el-Kassis, apostolic nuncio and the Holy See’s permanent observer to the U.N., shared his thoughts in a statement during the Sept. 17 “Global Conference on Promoting Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue and Tolerance in Countering Hate Speech.”
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For National Migration Week, bishops urge policy that upholds ‘God-given human dignity’
The bishop’s statement for National Migration Week was issued Sept. 16, ahead of the observance, which culminates with the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees.
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U.S. Bishops are finding their voice. What will they say about A.I.?
On this week’s episode of “Jesuitical,” Zac Davis and Sebastian Gomes speak with America’s President and Editor in Chief, Sam Sawyer, S.J. to discuss the impact that U.S. bishops are having on politics, AI, and more.
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Ensuring ballot access for eligible voters part of faithful citizenship, Catholic leaders say
At a press briefing that also included theologians and representatives of Catholic advocacy organizations and religious orders, Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Miami pointed to the U.S. bishops’ document “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” as a reference point for Catholic voters this November.
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At vigil Mass on eve of 9/11, New York archbishop emphasizes healing and peace
The congregation at the memorial mass included former President Joe Biden, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
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Why are there so few African American bishops? ‘The short answer is racism’ says Bishop Boxie
Bishop Boxie shared his own experiences of racism, saying rejection and exclusion have “sadly” been part of the Black Catholic experience.
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Top US bishop writes letter to Trump urging end to mass deportations of Haitians
Archbishop Coakley wrote: “I implore you to avoid further endangering innocent human life by ceasing the deportation of large numbers of people to Haiti at this time.”
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With sex abuse allegations, some priests wonder: Will I be presumed innocent until proven guilty?
When a priest is accused of sex abuse, should they be removed before an investigation is complete?