New York Catholic Bishops Pledge to Support Pregnant Women and Families
The bishops of New York who lead the Catholic dioceses in the state are shown…
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Federal report on boarding schools a good first step, Catholic bishops say
By Joe Ruff ST. PAUL, Minnesota (CNS) – Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul…
Buhari, APC politicians talk too much, fight insecurity little: Catholic Bishops
Catholic bishops from 16 West African countries on Sunday in Abuja accused President Muhammadu Buhari,…
Reduce your urge to acquire wealth, Catholic bishops tell politicians
The Catholic Bishops have warned politicians in West Africa’s sun region of their endless thirst…
Australia’s Catholic bishops elect new leader | National Catholic Registry
Archbishop Costelloe, born in Melbourne in 1954, noted that Archbishop Coleridge led the conference at…
California Catholic Bishops Ask Supreme Court to Revisit Case Challenging Statute of Limitations
California’s Catholic bishops have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to consider a case challenging a…
More bishops and Catholic priests support the Leni-Kiko tandem
A group of Catholic Bishops, Priests and Deacons came to the Election Commission office…
Catholic bishops must hold Biden accountable for ‘pro-abortion extremism’ – Catholic World Report
Bishop Michael Pfeifer, who served as Bishop of San Angelo from 1985 to 2013. /…
ASIA – Bishop Mumbiela Sierra elected president of new Catholic Episcopal Conference of Central Asia
ASIA – Bishop Mumbiela Sierra elected president of new Catholic Episcopal Conference of Central Asia…
Incendiary politician Marjorie Taylor Greene hits out at US Catholic bishops
U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, the incendiary far-right Republican from Georgia, waded into heated debate…
Insecurity: Catholic Bishops’ Conference insists Buhari step down
By GILBERT EKEZIE Considering the increasing cases of insecurity, murders and poor economic situation in…
Croatian Catholic bishops deplore Russian aggression against Ukraine
ZAGREB, April 20, 2022 – The Iustitia et Pax (Justice and Peace) Commission of the…
Catholic bishops urge Kirill to intervene with Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin with Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia in February this…
Ukraine and refugees at the center of the meeting of Catholic bishops of the Eastern United States
Saint Louis – Eastern Rite Catholic bishops from the United States, meeting recently at the…
Priest serving in London parish appointed bishop in Kenya
Thursday, April 7, 2022 @ 6:26 p.m. CBCEW » Africa » » Priest serving in…
What does this mean for the Church?
This two-day, invitation-only meeting did not seem to fit the description of synodality. Rather, as…
Nigerian Catholic Bishops to Host ECOWAS Counterparts on Hunger and Insecurity
Worried about the rising rate of insecurity, hunger and other social vices affecting the West…
New Retired Catholic Bishops to Celebrate Holy Week Masses – Town Square Delaware LIVE
Bishop William E. Koenig and former Bishop Francis Malooly will celebrate Holy Week and Easter…
Monsignor Michael Nazir-Ali – Conference of Catholic Bishops
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 @ 4:28 p.m. The Holy Father Pope Francis has conferred on…
German Catholic bishops’ leader responds to criticism of Nordic bishops’ ‘synodal path’ – Catholic World Report
Bishop Georg Bätzing at the closing press conference of the spring plenary meeting of the…
Head of German Catholic Bishops Tries to Ease Nordic Bishops’ Concerns Over ‘Synodal Way’ | National Catholic Registry
The president of the German Catholic Bishops’ Conference has responded to a letter from the…
AMERICA/CANADA – The dialogue between Catholic bishops and indigenous delegates continues, to achieve “a better future”
AMERICA/CANADA – The dialogue between Catholic bishops and indigenous delegates continues, to achieve “a better…
Who will be the next leader of the Italian Catholic Bishops’ Conference? | National Catholic Registry
After Pope Francis’ request, the Italian bishops took a different view and eventually told the…
Head of Polish Catholic Bishops Tells Pope Francis Concerns About Germany’s ‘Synodal Way’ | National Catholic Registry
The Vatican has not commented on the conversation and rarely addresses discussions during private papal…
Polish Catholic bishops’ leader briefs Pope Francis on German ‘synodal way’ concerns – Catholic World Report
Bishop Stanisław Gądecki meets Pope Francis in the Vatican, March 28, 2022. /Episkopat.pl. Vatican City,…
Catholic bishops affirm their opposition to nuclear weapons
Justice & Peace Scotland reaffirmed its opposition to nuclear weapons and marked the 40th anniversary…
The blood of Ukrainian children stirs our consciences – Catholic World Report
Pope Francis during the General Audience in the Paul VI Hall on March 16, 2022.…
German “synodal way” worries us – Catholic World Report
Cardinal Anders Arborelius of Stockholm is pictured after a consistory at the Vatican in this…
Irish Catholic Bishops Call on Patriarch Kirill to Support Ceasefire in Ukraine | National Catholic Register
Irish Catholic bishops have called on the head of the Russian Orthodox Church to support…
Catholic Bishops call on UK to prioritize the rights of Ukrainian refugees
Ireland’s Catholic Bishops have called on the UK government “to prioritize the rights and dignity…
Catholic Bishops Seek Divine Intervention Amid Insecurity, Declare 40-Day Fast
The bishops of the Catholic Archdiocese of the Ecclesiastical Province of Onitsha have issued a…
Head of German Catholic bishops calls for changes to catechism on sexuality | National Catholic Register
When asked if same-sex relationships were allowed, the German prelate replied, “Yes, it’s fine if…
Head of German Catholic bishops calls for changes to catechism on sexuality – Catholic World Report
Limburg bishop Georg Batzing speaks during a press conference on March 3, 2020 in Mainz…
Ukrainian Catholic Bishops ask the Pope to consecrate Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary – BC Catholic
Ukrainian Latin Rite Catholic bishops have asked Pope Francis to consecrate Ukraine and Russia to…
Parish Councils for Lent and Easter 2022
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 @ 11:14 a.m. Advice to parishes to limit viral infection and…
Lent – Catholic Episcopal Conference
Lent is a 40-day fast – a reference to the time Jesus spent being tempted…
Catholic bishops in Russia call on leaders to end conflict with Ukraine – Catholic World Report
The Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Moscow, the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of the Mother of…
Polish Catholic bishops’ leader expresses ‘fraternal concern’ over Germany’s ‘synodal way’ – Catholic World Report
Rome, Italy, September 27, 2018 / 10:42 a.m. (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis has stressed the…
Spain’s Catholic bishops move lukewarm to ‘verify’ abuse cases
Catholic bishops in Spain have finally bowed to outside pressure to shed light on Church-linked…
Spain’s Catholic bishops ask law firm to open independent audit into cleric sex abuse – Catholic World Report
Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 12, 2019 / 07:46 (CNA).- Pope Francis has given Catholics…
Angola’s Catholic bishops emerge as fearless critics of ruling party
People outside a Catholic church in a village in Malanje province, Angola, in 2018 (Dreamstime/Nuno…
EUROPE/ITALY – The Armenian Catholic bishops have pledged to begin the process of canonization of Cardinal Agagianian, prefect of Propaganda Fide from 1960 to 1970
EUROPE/ITALY – The Armenian Catholic bishops have pledged to begin the process of canonization of…
Ukrainian American Catholic Bishops Call for Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Ukraine – Catholic Philly
By Gina Christian • Published on February 13, 2022 As fears of a Russian invasion…
End the killings and violence before Nigeria is consumed, Catholic Bishops tell Buhari
The Catholic Bishops of the Ecclesiastical Province of Lagos have called on President Muhammadu Buhari…
Stop the killings before they consume Nigeria, Catholic Bishops tell Buhari
Posted February 6, 2022 The Catholic Bishops of the Ecclesiastical Province of Lagos have urged…
The Lesson for Catholic Bishops from Benedict XVI’s Report – Apologize, Apologize, Apologize
Too many Catholic prelates believe that when it comes to clergy sexual abuse, being responsible…
The Lesson for Catholic Bishops from Benedict XVI’s Report: Excuse, Excuse, Excuse
(RNS) — Too many Catholic prelates believe that when it comes to clergy sex abuse,…
Catholic Bishops Reject Banks Funding Coal Power Plants
Through Marielle C. Lucenio The country’s CATHOLIC bishops have said they will withdraw resources from…
Catholic Bishops to Reject Donations from Mining and ‘Destroying’ Industries │ GMA News Online
The country’s Catholic bishops will implement a “non-acceptance policy” of donations “of any kind” from…
ASIA/HOLY LAND – From Catholic bishops to heads of other Churches: our synodal journey needs your experience and your advice
ASIA/HOLY LAND – From Catholic bishops to heads of other Churches: our synodal journey needs…
German Catholic Bishops Welcome Move to Change Church Teaching on Sexuality – Eurasia Review
German Catholic bishops on Monday welcomed a move that calls for a change in church…
German Catholic bishops welcome initiative to change Church teaching on sexuality
He added: “This topic is also being discussed at the Synodal Way of the Catholic…
German Catholic Bishops Welcome Initiative to Change Church Teaching on Sexuality | National Catholic Register
German Catholic bishops on Monday welcomed a move calling for a change in church teaching…
Catholic bishops fight Biden but affirm his election
(RNS) – US Catholic bishops are often at odds with President Joe Biden, the second…
Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei Catholic Bishops’ Conference Reflects on Synod Process
The 109th Plenary Meeting of the Conference of Catholic Bishops saw the participation of the…
NJ Catholic Bishops Statement on Legislation That Would Codify Abortion Rights into State Law
January 7, 2022 The Catholic Bishops of New Jersey join in expressing our strongest opposition…
Head of European Catholic Bishops’ Commission requests COVID passports in churches
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich said the priests who resisted the restrictions had caused “injury and disorientation”.The…
Catholic bishops call for release of detained agitators – the Sun Nigeria
From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Catholic bishops, under the auspices of the Nigerian Catholic Bishops’ Conference…
Catholic Bishops Support Mandatory Covid Jabs
A health worker administers the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine to a student. Photo CNS / Chaz…
Pope Francis Tells French Catholic Bishops He Will Meet With Authors Of Historical Abuse Report | Catholic National Register
Bishop Blanchet, who attended the papal hearing on Monday, announced on December 10 that he…
Catholic Bishops Visit Victims of Bombings in Nigeria’s Plateau State
LAGOS, Nigeria – Three Catholic Bishops have visited victims of recent attacks in Plateau State…
Catholic bishops slam California’s plan to become a ‘sanctuary’ for abortion
LOS ANGELES — California’s Catholic bishops have criticized a new plan approved by Governor Gavin…
Dutch Catholic Bishops Cancel Christmas Midnight Masses Due to COVID-19 Pandemic | Catholic National Register
More than 84% of the population of the Netherlands is fully vaccinated and a total…
Pope Francis addresses Italian Catholic bishops at “strictly private” meeting | Catholic National Register
According to a brief statement from the Vatican, at the start of the meeting, Pope…
Catholic bishops in Iowa want their parishioners to get vaccinated. They are launching a multimedia campaign to achieve this.
The Four Dioceses of Iowa are teaming up with Catholic Charities to launch a multimedia…
American Catholic Bishops Approve Communion Text, Avoid Political Rite Debate
U.S. Catholic clergy on Wednesday approved a communion document without mentioning whether the central sacrament…
Catholic bishops approve new communion guidelines for pro-abortion politicians
U.S. Catholic Bishops overwhelmingly approved a controversial teaching document on who should receive Holy Communion…
Catholic bishops avoid confrontation with Biden for communion
BALTIMORE – The Catholic bishops of the United States withdrew from a direct conflict with…
U.S. Catholic bishops vote on questions – like Biden should take Communion: NPR
U.S. Catholic bishops voted on a document discussing issues such as whether Catholic politicians who…
As Catholic bishops gather, protesters from right and left too
Protesters opposing a plan to deny communion to pro-choice politicians marched through Baltimore on November…
Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference concludes in Wa
Archival photo of Catholic bishops after the 2020 conference Diocese of Wa hosts Ghana Catholic…
Biden Communion and Climate Action Divide Pope, U.S. Catholic Bishops: NPR
Pope Francis meets President Biden during an audience at the Apostolic Palace on October 29…
“Unacceptable” Assisted Suicide Bill | Catholic National Register
In their statement on Thursday, the Austrian bishops said the Constitutional Court’s ruling had “painfully…
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Portugal’s Catholic Bishops announce independent commission on child sexual abuse
Members of the clergy participate in a procession marking the 104th anniversary of the apparition…
Catholic Bishops Seek Answers To Rising Incidents Of Vandalism
(RNS) – It was after two Catholic churches were burnt down last summer, one in…
French Catholic bishops announce “vast program of renewal” after report of abuse
The Catholic bishops of France announced Monday that they had accepted “a broad program of…
French Catholic bishops assess revelations about child abuse
Illustration of the French Catholic Church: Xia Qing / GTFrench Catholic bishops kicked off their…
Conservative Catholic bishops flirt with climate denial at odds with Pope Francis
Mondadori walletGetty Images Right-wing members of the Red Hat Clan and their fans of the…
Why do some Catholic bishops want to refuse communion to Joe Biden?
The country’s Roman Catholic bishops advanced a conservative push in June to deny communion to…
Most American Catholic Bishops Have Kept Silent On Francis’ Push Against Climate Change
(RNS) – This weekend, Pope Francis posted a series of tweets that linked environmental and…
Catholic bishops to maintain confessional seal, spokeswoman specifies – Eurasia Review
The spokesperson for the bishops’ conference of France said Wednesday that the country’s Catholic leaders…
The Catholic bishops of France will maintain the confessional seal, specifies a spokesperson
The spokesperson for the bishops’ conference of France said Wednesday that the country’s Catholic leaders…
Ghana: We are against LGBTQ + activities – Catholic bishops reiterate their position
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) has strengthened its position against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender…
We are against LGBTQ + activities
President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC), Bishop Philip Naameh The Ghana Catholic Bishops’…
Head of Catholic Bishops to Discuss Comments on Denominational Seal with French Interior Minister | Catholic National Register
Vatican News noted that the bishops’ conference statement described Darmanin’s request as an “invitation” rather…
The head of Polish Catholic bishops entrusts the nation to Saint Joseph | Catholic National Register
In his homily, Bishop GÄ…decki underlined the importance of Saint Joseph as patron of the…
We want this heinous practice to be made illegal in Ghana – Catholic Bishops
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has said it wants lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gay or…
Catholic bishops urge Missouri rulers to end executions
The leaders of the four Catholic dioceses of Missouri are urging state leaders to end…
Missouri’s four Catholic bishops urge heads of state to end executions | Faith & Values
The four Catholic Bishops of Missouri, from left to right: Archbishop of St. Louis Mitchell…
How Catholic bishops sexually abused over 200,000 children in France – report reveals
It has been revealed, in a major investigation, that the French clergy have sexually abused…
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How Catholic Bishops Sexually Abused Over 200,000 Children In France – Report
A major investigation found that French clergy had sexually abused more than 200,000 children over…
The mea culpa of the Catholic bishops is a step on a long road of apology
To say it took too long would be an understatement – forgive me – biblical…
Canadian Catholic Bishops Apologize “Unequivocally” to Indigenous Peoples for Suffering in Residential Schools
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) – Canada’s Catholic Bishops on Friday “unequivocally†apologized to Indigenous peoples for…
Catholic bishops pledge $ 30 million for reconciliation projects
TORONTO – The bishops of Canada on Monday pledged $ 30 million to support Indigenous…
Canadian Catholic Bishops “unequivocally apologize” for residential schools – Coast Mountain News
Canada’s Catholic Bishops “unequivocally†apologize to Indigenous peoples for the suffering endured in residential schools,…
Canadian Catholic Bishops “unequivocally apologize” for residential schools – Victoria News
Canada’s Catholic Bishops “unequivocally†apologize to Indigenous peoples for the suffering endured in residential schools,…
Canada’s Catholic Bishops Apologize for Abuse of Indigenous Children | Indigenous Rights News
Canada’s Catholic Bishops have issued an ‘unequivocal’ apology to Canada’s Indigenous peoples for a century…
“DEEP REMORDS”: Canadian Catholic Bishops Apologize for Indian Residential Schools
Breadcrumb Links Canada Author of the article: Canadian press Mia Rabson Newly installed solar lights…
Canadian Catholic Bishops “unequivocally apologize” for residential school suffering
Breadcrumb Links New Canada Apologies from bishops still fail to respond to TRC’s call to…
Indian Residential Schools: Catholic Bishops Apologize for “Serious Abuse” in Facilities They Managed
TORONTO – A major Canadian branch of the Catholic Church has apologized for the first…
Armenian Catholic bishops try again to elect patriarch
Archbishop Boutros Marayati, patriarchal administrator of the Armenian Catholic Church, uses incense as he celebrates…
EUROPE / ITALY – Armenian Catholic bishops summoned to Rome to elect the Patriarch. Cardinal Sandri: may the Spirit of Christ help to overcome the logic of alignment
EUROPE / ITALY – Armenian Catholic bishops summoned to Rome to elect the Patriarch. Cardinal…
Syriac Catholic bishops cite challenges for Christians in the Middle East
The Syriac Catholic bishops, gathered in Lebanon for the first time since 2019 because of…
Syriac Catholic Bishops Cite Challenges Christians Face in Middle East
The Syriac Catholic bishops, gathered in Lebanon for the first time since 2019 because of…
Thailand’s Catholic Bishops Prepare for Synod on Synodality
Church leaders in Thailand prepare for the 2023 Synod on Synodality, as the Vatican released…
Statement by the Catholic Bishops of New Jersey on National Restoration Month
September is National Recovery Month, a time when we celebrate those who have successfully recovered…
British Catholic bishops and voluntary organizations advocate for an end to the arms trade
UK Catholic Bishops have partnered with voluntary organizations to call for an end to the…
Six Suggestions for the Catholic Bishops’ Document on the Eucharist
Worshipers wear masks and some wear gloves when receiving Communion at the First English Mass…
Head of Polish Catholic Bishops Sends Blessing to EWTN European Meeting | National Catholic Register
On August 26, the spokesperson for the Polish Episcopal Conference, Jesuit Father Leszek Gęsiak, celebrated…
Catholic bishops political actors
Sometimes I blink in amazement at today’s American political world.Our first Catholic President, John F.…