On Nov. 22, 16 migrants were found concealed in a truck on board a ferry from France to Ireland
Bishops
Bishops in eastern Congo urge more protection for victims of violence
“We also urge the national, regional and international authorities to be more active in safeguarding our peace, national unity and territorial integrity.”
West Virginia bishop meets Vatican official to discuss predecessor’s amends
Bishop Brennan was one of nearly 40 bishops in Rome for a regularly scheduled series of meetings with the pope
How to move forward after the resignation of Buffalo’s Bishop Malone
After the resignation of Bishop Malone, the path forward for the diocese of Buffalo looks long and arduous, writes Canisius College president John J. Hurley, but the Advent season brings hope.
Buffalo’s Bishop Malone, under fire for handling of sex abuse, resigns
For more than a year, he has faced questions about how he has addressed the clergy sex abuse crisis.
U.S. bishops discuss varied concerns with Pope Francis during ‘ad limina’ visits
Archbishop William E. Lori called the meetings “providential.”
British bishops urge voters to question candidates on life issues
British bishops have made the right to life a priority for Catholics ahead of a general election in which two major political parties have promised to liberalize abortion laws.
Pennsylvania, New Jersey bishops ask Vatican for McCarrick report
The bishops of Pennsylvania and New Jersey discussed sexual abuse with Pope Francis in a Thanksgiving Day meeting as part of their ad limina visit.
Cardinal Cupich: How can we end clerical sex abuse and purify the church?
We should be fearless in making clear that tolerating clergy sexual abuse stands in total contradiction to the core of the Gospel message.
‘This has to stop now’: Vancouver Archdiocese releases abuse report
The report contained 31 recommendations and responses and named Vancouver priests who have been criminally convicted.
