Bishop Robert W. McElroy of San Diego asked in the July/August issue of America whether synodality could “become a deeper element of Catholic life in the United States?” Our readers had a lot to say.
Bishops
Posted inCommunity, News
Pope Francis says not enough evidence to try Cardinal Ouellet, a close adviser, for sexual assault
A preliminary Vatican investigation into allegations against Cardinal Marc Ouellet concluded there was not sufficient evidence to warrant opening up formal proceedings against the cardinal for sexual assault.
Posted inFaith, News
Cardinal Dolan meets with migrants bused by Gov. Abbott from Texas, offers scholarships to attend NYC’s Catholic schools
Cardinal Dolan, at a recent press conference, reaffirmed the Catholic Church’s commitment to aiding immigrants.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Cardinal Zen to stand trial in Hong Kong in September
A judge set a five-day trial for Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun and four other defendants who face charges of failing to properly register a now-defunct fund to help anti-government protesters.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Archbishop Wester condemns killings of four Muslim men in New Mexico
During a Mass for peace, Archbishop John C. Wester of Santa Fe decried the killings of four Muslim men in New Mexico since last November.
Posted inFaith, News
Cardinal Tomko, oldest member of College of Cardinals who served three popes, dies at 98
The oldest member of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Jozef Tomko, died in Rome at the age of 98.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Detained by police inside church building in Nicaragua, Bishop Álvarez says hate must be answered with love
Bishop Álvarez, facing the threat of incarceration, maintains a message of love and hope.
Posted inFaith, Interviews
Exclusive: Canadian Archbishop Bolen evaluates Pope Francis’ visit to Canada
“We are at a different place than we were a week ago in the church’s walk with Indigenous Peoples, a better place.”
Posted inFaith, News
Bishops must be good listeners, says nun at Vatican who helps select them
“The ideal bishop does not exist,” Sister Reungoat said. But he has to be a shepherd who is “close to the people entrusted to him, he has to know how to involve priests, laity and religious, and people of different generations.”
Posted inFaith, Short Take
The eucharistic revival should remind Catholics: Communion means working for social justice.
It is my hope that the bishops’ campaign inspires not just an intellectual conversion but a religious conversion, propelling American Catholics to fight for a more just economy and a more Christian society.