Archive for April 8, 2013
Pope appoints Bishop Jackels to lead Dubuque archdiocese
Bishop Michael O. Jackels received an early birthday present of sorts when Pope Francis named him April 8 to lead... Read more
Pope considering Secretariat of State overhaul
A top official who works at the Secretariat of State says Pope Francis is thinking about streamlining his department by... Read more
Next Fargo bishop hopes to copy Pope's service
Monsignor John T. Folda, who has been appointed Bishop of Fargo by Pope Francis, says he hopes to follow the... Read more
Rio archbishop invites Pope to visit poor neighborhood
The archbishop of Rio de Janeiro proposed an agenda for Pope Francis' visit to Brazil this summer for World Youth... Read more
Archbishop Chaput finalizes three priests' ministry removal
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia has finalized three priests' removal from archdiocesan ministry: one who faces a “substantiated” allegation... Read more
UK bishops mourn loss of Margaret Thatcher
The United Kingdom's Catholic bishops voiced grief and prayed for the soul of former prime minister Margaret Thatcher, who died... Read more
Fight against HHS mandate draws thanks from bishops
The U.S. bishops have thanked organizations and entities for their courage in fighting a federal contraception mandate that forces employers... Read more
Pope Francis finds high favor among Americans
A recent poll conducted by the Pew Research Center reveals that a majority of Americans, including Catholics, have a largely... Read more
