The head of the German bishops’ conference called for far-reaching changes to the Catholic Church and criticized the Vatican’s treatment of the church in his country.
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Archbishop Wenski: Why I got the Covid-19 vaccine
I have never been a big fan of needles and injections; but even if I winced, I was happy to be among the first to submit my arm for an injection of the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
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U.S. bishops’ doctrine committee sets new standards for evaluating and improving hymns
The U.S. bishops’ doctrine committee in a forthcoming report suggests guidelines for bishops in evaluating hymn lyrics and for selecting hymnals being considered for use in churches.
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U.S. Catholic bishops: Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is an ‘act of charity’
“Being vaccinated safely against COVID-19 should be considered an act of love of our neighbor and part of our moral responsibility for the common good.”
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The shameful participation of Catholic leaders in Trump’s attempt to steal the election
Some are claiming the warrant of the Gospel for these assaults on democracy, which undermines the credibility of evangelization.
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Bishop Flores on King Herod and America’s sinful acceptance of the death penalty
We as a country cannot simply say, “the government made the decision,” so it must be just. King Herod made a decision, too.
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Bishops call on Trump and Barr—again—to stop executing people and remember mercy during Advent
“This Advent, the Lord comes to love us even though we don’t deserve it. Let us repent and embrace his gift,” the committee chairmen said in a Dec. 7 statement.
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Some Americans are skeptical about taking a Covid vaccine. Could religious leaders convince them?
Public health experts said that faith leaders can leverage the trust of their congregations when it comes to encouraging the use of vaccines.
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Vatican: Working for Christian unity is not optional for bishops
The ministry of a Catholic bishop must reflect the Catholic Church’s commitment to Christian unity and must give ecumenical engagement the same kind of attention as work for justice and peace, said a new Vatican document.
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Pope Francis names new bishop to Buffalo diocese facing hundreds of sex abuse lawsuits
The Buffalo diocese sought bankruptcy protection in February, citing hundreds of lawsuits filed against it since August 2019 over its handling of sexual abuse allegations.