Cardinal Mario Grech, secretary-general of the Synod, has named Bishop Daniel E. Flores of Brownsville, Texas, and six others to be members of the preparatory commission for the general assembly of the Synod of Bishops in October.
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Cardinal Cupich on 10 years of Pope Francis: women, LGBT Catholics, sex abuse and what comes next
In a wide-ranging interview with America, Cardinal Blase Cupich reflected on what Pope Francis has accomplished so far, describing the Francis era as “a historic papacy” that comes at “a watershed moment” for the church.
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Traditional Latin Mass moves off Steubenville campus after Vatican restrictions
A Catholic university in Ohio is making alternate arrangements for students to attend what is commonly called the “traditional Latin Mass,” after the local bishop implemented recently issued restrictions from the Vatican.
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Nearly 5,000 attend funeral Mass for murdered LA bishop David O’Connell
Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell was remembered as a man “gripped by grace” as nearly 5,000 attended a funeral Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels March 3.
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Pope Francis remembers murdered L.A. bishop’s ‘profound concern for the poor, immigrants and those in need’
The pope prayed that “all who honor his memory will be confirmed in the resolve to reject the ways of violence and overcome evil with good.”
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Albany diocese places ‘hold’ on all Traditional Latin Masses except at Jesuit martyrs’ shrine
The Diocese of Albany has placed a hold on celebrations of Mass with the 1962 Roman Missal, which affects two parishes in the region. Latin Mass with the 2002 missal can still be performed.
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Prosecutors challenge medical report finding McCarrick not competent to stand trial
McCarrick, once one of the most powerful clerics in the Catholic Church known for his fundraising prowess, has been accused of sexually abusing both adult and child victims over decades.
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Suspect in shooting death of Los Angeles Bishop O’Connell charged with murder
Carlos Medina was charged with one count of murder “and a special allegation that he personally used a firearm,” according to a news release from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office.
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I know I’ll have to forgive Bishop David O’Connell’s killer. But for now I’m grieving a great pastor.
I didn’t know Bishop Dave as well as others did, so part of me also feels like my sadness is unjustified. And then there is regret.
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Suspect arrested in shooting of Los Angeles bishop is housekeeper’s husband
Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell was committed to ‘the ordinary person, not the rich Catholic,’ said Linda Dakin-Grimm, an immigration attorney who worked with the bishop. His death is being investigated as a homicide.