Images from tomorrow’s Vatican meeting will be scrutinized by Catholics eager to understand any impact the encounter might have on U.S. bishops’ meeting beginning on Nov. 15.
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Most U.S. Catholics believe the Eucharist is just a symbol. The bishops want to change that.
The view that the Eucharist is a symbol of Jesus has alarmed many U.S. bishops because belief in the real presence of Christ in the consecrated host is a central church teaching.
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Archbishop Lori speaks about Pope Francis meeting Biden, abortion and Communion
“It’s clear that the pope does not agree with the president about abortion. He’s made that exceptionally clear.”
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Catholic groups—including the bishops—should pressure Republicans to support Biden’s spending bill.
President Biden is lobbying for a spending bill containing many ideas that the U.S. bishops have long supported. Catholic leaders and voters should recognize this opportunity for bipartisanship.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
We contacted every diocese in the U.S. about their synod plans. Here’s what we found.
A team of America Media reporters contacted all 196 “particular churches” in the United States and was able to confirm the appointment of 62 local synod coordinators.
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Can the U.S. bishops be saved from partisan politics?
As the U.S. bishops’ conference discerns a path forward, veterans cite legacy of work for the common good
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Cardinal John Dearden wanted to give lay Catholics influence after Vatican II. Pope Francis’ vision for synods could finally do it.
Archbishop (later Cardinal) John Francis Dearden of Detroit (1907-88) played an exceptionally significant role in paving the way for what Pope Francis is trying to do in reviving the ancient practice of including all the baptized in the work and mission of the church.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Bishop McElroy: EWTN must decide if it wants to be ‘with Peter and under Peter’
Part II of an exclusive interview with Bishop Robert McElroy on immigration, the upcoming synod and why the U.S. bishops have not defended the pope against attacks from EWTN.
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Bishop Robert Barron warns that religion should not be just a ‘hobby’ for Americans
In his homily for a Red Mass in New Orleans, Bishop Robert Barron emphasized the need for religion in an otherwise secular society.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Analysis: In Vatican real estate trial, prosecution made mistakes—but not enough for charges to be dropped against Cardinal Becciu
The high-profile Vatican trial was put on hold after Vatican prosecutors failed to present their evidence to the defendants before submitting it in court.