Archive for November 12, 2019

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Blessed Sacrament stolen from Texas Catholic parish

The pastor of a Catholic parish in El Paso, Texas is calling for prayer and reparation after a tabernacle containing... Read more

U.S. bishops from New England at Mass in St. Peter's Basilica Nov. 7, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

New York bishops to vote remotely in Rome for USCCB elections

New York bishops will be voting remotely from Rome Tuesday for the election of the next leaders of the U.S.... Read more

Archbishop José H. Gómez of Los Angeles at the North American College in Rome, Sept. 16, 2019. Daniel Ibáñez/CNA?w=200&h=150

By JD Flynn

‘I just wanted to be a priest’: Archbishop Gomez elected president of USCCB

Born in Mexico and ordained a priest in Spain, Gomez is the first Latino to lead the bishops’ conference. He is also... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles at the USCCB autumn general assembly in Baltimore, Md., Nov. 12, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Ed Condon

Archbishops Gomez and Vigneron elected USCCB president and vice president

The bishops of the US have elected a new president and vice president to lead the USCCB for the next... Read more

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US bishops elect new committee leadership 

Members of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) elected six new chairmen on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at their... Read more

Iraqi protesters run from tear gas fired by security forces at Baghdad's Khallani square during ongoing anti-government demonstrations, Nov. 12, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Chaldean patriarch calls for fasting, prayer amid Iraq protests

The Chaldean patriarch has called for three days of fasting and prayer “for an end to the chaos and violence... Read more

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Armenian Catholic priest killed in Syria; ISIS claims responsibility

The Islamic State (ISIS) militant group on Monday claimed responsibility for the shooting of an Armenian Catholic priest and his... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

In USCCB debate, Chaput defends prioritizing fight against abortion

The U.S. Catholic bishops approved a letter to supplement their voting document on Tuesday—but not without controversy during debate on... Read more

Bishop Robert Barron, auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles, speaks during the Word on Fire Conference in Huntington Beach, Calif., August 2018. Photo courtesy of Word on Fire.?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Bishop Barron on how to reach out to the 'nones'

Bishop Robert Barron, auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles and chairman of the US bishop' committee on evangelization, on Monday outlined... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

US bishops approve hymn translations for Liturgy of the Hours

The Latin rite bishops of the US voted overwhelmingly Tuesday morning to approve the International Commission on English in the... Read more

A protester carries a statue of Christ from La Asuncion church to be added to a barricade in Santiago, Chile, Nov 8, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

Chilean churches looted during protests

Several churches across Chile have been attacked and looted amid anti-government protests in the country.  Read more

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By Matt Hadro

US bishops approve updated seminary program, Hispanic ministry efforts

The U.S. Catholic bishops’ conference on Tuesday passed several action items, including an update of seminary formation and an effort... Read more

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Amid NY officials' legal threats, Christian adoption agency gets chance for appeal

New Hope Family Services, a Christian non-profit, is defending its long-standing child placement program from New York state officials who... Read more

The USCCB autumn general assembly in Baltimore, Md., Nov. 11, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Ed Condon

Analysis: US bishops at odds over abortion and 'the Francis test'

During the second day of the USCCB Fall General Assembly in Baltimore, divisions among the bishops bubbled briefly to the... Read more