Archive for November 14, 2016

Bishops gathered with the Pope at the 2014 Synod on the Family. ?w=200&h=150

These four cardinals asked Pope Francis to clarify 'Amoris laetitia'

Citing conflicting interpretations of Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation on love in the family, four prominent cardinals wrote a letter to... Read more

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In wake of elections, Archbishop Gómez calls for peace amid protests

Archbishop José H. Gomez called for mercy and an end to deportations during an interfaith prayer service Nov. 10 for... Read more

Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz walking out of the Paul VI Hall during the Synod of Bishops on Oct. 9, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Help for the poor, dialogue with Trump – Archbishop Kurtz's parting vision

Concrete outreach to those in need should be the focus of the U.S. bishops going forward, as well as “respectful... Read more

The Jubilee Mass for the Poor in St. Peter's Basilica, Nov. 13, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Homeless persons find a spiritual father in Pope Francis

Always close to his heart, around 3,600 homeless men and women were given the chance to be also physically near... Read more

Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville speaks at a press conference in Philadelphia, Sept. 26, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Keep calm and follow Jesus, US bishops say after the election

As the country recovers from a divisive election and many in the U.S. are living in uncertainty, the Church must... Read more

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Kidnapped Mexican priest found alive with signs of torture

The Mexican Conference of Bishops issued a statement acknowledging that Fr. José Luis Sánchez Ruiz, who was kidnapped Nov. 11... Read more

Pope Francis meets with Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States, April 21, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Papal nuncio to US bishops: mercy will heal wounds of division

The Church needs to “be on the move” to bring Christ to young people in an ever-changing world, Pope Francis’... Read more