The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops “is on record supporting prudent action to mitigate the worst impacts of climate change.”
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Immigration, religious freedom and the next synod are on the agenda for the U.S. bishops meeting
The bishops’ spring assembly will include discussions ranging from immigration to religious freedom, as well as the Synod of Bishops on youth.
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Life after Brexit should top list of election issues, bishops say
The bishops of England and Wales have put the post-Brexit future of the United Kingdom at the top of a list of priority issues for Catholic voters to consider.
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Latin American bishops condemn violence in Venezuela
Weeks of large-scale street demonstrations have led to violent clashes with police, leaving nearly 40 people dead and drawing international condemnation.
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Texas ‘anti-sanctuary’ law erodes immigrants’ trust of police, bishops say
The Catholic bishops said the Texas law “does not help peace officers build trust with the migrant community.”
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Quebec bishops offer prayers for flood victims
The bishops have expressed solidarity with those affected by the floods in their Canadian province.
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Bishops among first signatories to pledge to end death penalty
Each person taking the pledge promises to educate, advocate and pray for an end to capital punishment.
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Mexican bishops call for action on 31,000 missing people
Many of the graves have been discovered by desperate family members acting on their own and without the assistance of the authorities.
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Leading French bishop celebrates Macron’s election
Macron won the second-round presidential ballot with 66.1 percent of votes against 33.9 percent taken by Marine Le Pen.
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Bishops look to Tillerson to ensure fair elections in Congo
The Congolese bishops voiced their concern over rising tension in Congo after President Joseph Kabila unilaterally nominated Bruno Tshibala as prime minister over the objection of opposition parties.