A statement from Colorado’s bishops will likely contribute to vaccine misinformation among Catholics, Sam Sawyer, S.J., writes. And its individualistic and libertarian notion of conscience ignores our obligations to the most vulnerable.
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New York bishops: Pray for Andrew Cuomo’s successor and the women who came forward with claims of harassment
The New York State Catholic Conference urged Catholics to join Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan and other bishops in praying for Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul as she prepares to succeed Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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Colorado bishops oppose vaccine mandates and welcome Denver’s religious exemption
“We always remain vigilant when any bureaucracy seeks to impose uniform and sweeping requirements on a group of people in areas of personal conscience,” the bishops said.
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Bishop Frank Caggiano wants to bring catechesis into the modern digital age
A new institute headed by Bishop Caggiano aims to help the church to reach a more diverse audience and reconnect with the disaffiliated.
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Four ways the U.S. bishops can counter Biden’s abortion stance without denying him Communion
Finding common ground with President Biden would not signal a surrender on abortion by the U.S. bishops, writes J. Kevin Appleby. It would instead fit the pastoral mission of the church.
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Report: Faith groups push for comprehensive immigration reform across the Americas
Over 171 faith-based and grassroots organizations across the Americas have signed a letter to bishops’ conferences advocating for humane immigration policies and for mitigating the forces compelling migration.
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Cardinal Tobin and Bishop Rhoades discuss the Biden-Communion debate
During a panel hosted by the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University, the church leaders offered reflections on the ongoing debate over Joe Biden and the Eucharist.
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Fifth Chinese bishop is ordained with both Pope Francis and the government’s approval
Father Anthony Li Hui is the fifth Chinese bishop appointed under the terms of a Vatican-China agreement signed in 2018 and renewed in 2020, the Vatican press office said.
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General Secretary of USCCB unexpectedly resigns after ‘impending media reports alleging possible improper behavior’
“What was shared with us did not include allegations of misconduct with minors. However, in order to avoid becoming a distraction to the operations and ongoing work of the conference, Monsignor has resigned.”
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Interview: Bishop Edward Braxton on the Catholic Church’s racial divide, the Biden Communion debate and inclusive church art
The Most Rev. Edward K. Braxton, one of the few African American bishops in the Roman Catholic Church, rarely talks to the press. He recently agreed to visit at length with the Post-Dispatch. The topic was his new book, “The Church and the Racial Divide.”