Beijing and the Vatican are once again tangling over the prickly issue of appointing Chinese bishops.
Bishops
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Vatican statement suggests China violated agreement over appointment of bishops
In an unusual move, the Vatican issued a public statement of regret, essentially accusing the Chinese government of violating its agreement with the Vatican.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Ukraine, abortion, racism, women’s ordination: Highlights from America’s interview with Pope Francis
Pope Francis called for overcoming polarization in the life of the Catholic Church in an exclusive interview with America magazine.
Posted inFaith, Letters
Letter to the Editor: Correcting a common misconception about the U.S.C.C.B
Social justice issues, including climate change, consume not only the majority of our public relations, but also our staffing resources at the U.S.C.C.B.
Posted inFaith, News
German church will no longer fire employees for divorce or same-sex marriage
The bishops adopted the more liberal guidelines for the approximately 800,000 employees of the Catholic Church and the Caritas social services organization.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Interview: Bishop Stowe wants the USCCB to take Pope Francis’ priorities seriously
The election Archbishop Timothy Broglio to lead the conference suggested to Bishop Stowe that “we’re definitely not going to be going in the direction of Pope Francis any more than we have, and that’s unfortunate.”
Posted inFaith, News
Albany bishop, accused of sexual abuse, asks to be removed from priesthood
Asking the pope for voluntary laicization is unusual, especially for a bishop and particularly for a cleric who denies abuse allegations against him.
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Concerns about Germany’s support for changing church teaching on homosexuality and women dominate Vatican meetings
After meeting with Pope Francis and other Vatican official, the president of the bishops’ conference said claim that German church is moving toward schism are ‘meant to intimidate us.’
Posted inFaith, Short Take
Dear Bishops: We know the church is struggling. Let the rest of us help you.
Bishops, you carry great burdens. But you need not carry them alone.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Advisory council calls on U.S. bishops to provide guidance on gender dysphoria
An advisory body to the U.S. bishops has called for the development of practical and pastoral guidance on gender dysphoria to help laypeople and clergy in their ministries.