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?
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Labor Day a call to build communion, equity amid challenges of AI, says Archbishop Fabre
This year’s observance of Labor Day underscores Pope Leo XIV’s call to be “builders of communion” while safeguarding human dignity in the face of artificial intelligence, said Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre.
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Pope Leo ordered removal of Rupnik’s artwork from Vatican website, Lourdes bishop says
In the interview with Paris Match, Bishop Jean-Marc Micas said that during a private audience in June 2025, the pope made his willingness to resolve the matter regarding the controversial priest’s artwork “very clearly.”
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One year after Annunciation Catholic school shooting, Archbishop Hebda calls on faithful to be ‘beacons of light’
Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda is encouraging community members to be “beacons of light” ahead of the one-year mark of a fatal shooting during an all-school Mass.