First elected in 2006, Morales’ administration was marked by overseeing a resource boom and putting the proceeds into poverty reduction and infrastructure projects.
Bishops
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Bishop Barron urges bishops to help bring people back to the church
In a news conference after the presentation, Bishop Barron said he wasn’t surprised by the lengthy conversation about bringing people back to church
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U.S. bishops debate how to integrate Pope Francis’ broader pro-life focus
Proposed changes to a bishops’ letter introducing “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” reveal concerns that segments of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops are not fully on board with Francis’ now six-year-old papacy.
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The Editors: Evangelization, polarization and accountability among the most pressing issues for the U.S. church
As the U.S. bishops begin their meetings with Pope Francis, held every five years, here are some of the topics that need to be discussed.
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U.S.C.C.B criticizes ‘unfortunate myth’ in new book that they resist Pope Francis
In a statement issued late Nov. 7, James Rogers, the USCCB’s chief communications officer, took issue with Ivereigh’s account.
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Bishops meeting to discuss new leadership, U.S. politics and sex abuse crisis
The bishops will elect new leaders, consider new language about Catholics engaging in politics and hear an update about sex abuse accountability procedures adopted earlier this year.
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U.S.C.C.B. president disinvites Bishop Bransfield from fall assembly
The decision affects Bishop Michael J. Bransfield, retired bishop of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, who left his position in September 2018 under a cloud of allegations of sexual and financial misconduct.
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New bishop of Wheeling-Charleston seeks ‘amends for harm’ to church by predecessor
Bishop Brennan was “dismayed by the continued revelations concerning former Bishop Michael Bransfield’s misdeeds.”
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U.S. bishops promote civility as 2020 election approaches
The campaign “is a way the church can be an example,” director Jill Rauh said.
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Explainer: When can someone be denied the Eucharist?
When is it permissible, acceptable or prudent to deny the Eucharist to someone?