Archive for November 11, 2019

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square Oct. 23, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis: Inclusive capitalism leaves no one behind

Pope Francis Monday called for the renewal and purification of economic models to be fair, trustworthy, and capable of extending... Read more

Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncios to the US, speaks in Rimini, Italy, Aug. 19, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Ed Condon

US nuncio: Francis' 'pastoral thrust' must reach Americans

The Apostolic Nuncio to the United States told the nation’s bishops that their commitment to evangelization is the measure of... Read more

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston (C) speaks at a press conference during the USCCB autumn general assembly in Baltimore, Nov. 11 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Cardinal DiNardo notes search for justice in last USCCB presidential address

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, outgoing president of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, highlighted Monday his experience leading the... Read more

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French bishops vote to compensate abuse victims with Church funds 

The bishops of France on Saturday approved plans to offer financial compensation to victims of sexual abuse by clergy.  Read more

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Decision imminent on fate of Cardinal Pell High Court appeal

Australia’s High Court will announce on Wednesday whether it will hear Cardinal George Pell’s appeal of his conviction on sexual... Read more

Bishops gather in Baltimore for the USCCB 2019 Fall General Assembly. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Bishops reject funding hike for USCCB, for now

While the proposal fell 18 votes short of passage, Archbishop Schnurr said he expected the votes of absent bishops to be... Read more

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Archbishop Naumann: Know the pregnancy resources available in your community

Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas announced Monday at the US Conference of Catholic Bishops’ fall meeting an... Read more

Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican, April 19, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Cardinal O'Malley: Pope Francis will publish Vatican McCarrick report 'soon'

The results of the Vatican’s investigation of Theodore McCarrick should be published by early 2020, Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston... Read more

A police officer holds a crucifix among people taking to the streets of Santa Cruz to celebrate the resignation of President Evo Morales, Nov. 10, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

Bolivian bishops call for end to vandalism after Morales' resignation

The Bolivian bishops have urged an end to the vandalism that has taken place following the resignation of president Evo... Read more

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Catholics in Australia seek religious protections despite indifference, hostility

While the Catholic bishops of Australia have said a religious discrimination bill does not go far enough to protect religious... Read more