Ad Limina
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Vatican and German bishops discuss theological questions from Synodal Way
According to a joint statement from the Vatican and the German bishops’ conference, the meeting took place in a “positive... Read more
Bishop Baker: Ad limina inspires 'hopeful spirit' for renewal of Church in US
Birmingham’s Bishop Robert Baker said Friday there is a hopeful spirit about the renewal of the Church in the United... Read more
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
Cardinal O’Malley to US bishops: Ask for grace at St. Peter’s tomb
In St. Peter’s Basilica Thursday, Cardinal Sean O’Malley asked American bishops to pray for the grace to make a profession... Read more
Pope Francis laments the 'erosion' of the faith in Germany
In his message to Germany's bishops on Friday, Pope Francis noted a grave lack of participation in the sacraments among... Read more
Pope Francis encourages Church in Slovakia to welcome migrants
Speaking to the Slovak bishops on Thursday, Pope Francis reminded them that the Church is called to welcome immigrants and... Read more
Justice and truth are the keys to peace in Central African Republic, Pope says
Pope Francis' address to the bishops of the Central African Republic on Friday focused on the Church's role in fostering... Read more
Pope commends Malawians' pledge to family despite obstacles
Addressing the bishops from the southeast African nation of Malawi on Thursday, Pope Francis noted his gratitude to their people... Read more
Pope encourages Ghana bishops in Ebola aid, evangelization efforts
Personal conversion is the key to the work and fruits of the Church, Pope Francis told bishops visiting Rome from... Read more
Francis to Congolese bishops: Contribute, but don't replace politicians
In his ad limina address to the bishops of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pope Francis assured them of... Read more
Pope entrusts Rwandan reconciliation to Our Lady of Kibeho
Meeting with the Rwandan bishops for their ad limina visit Thursday, Pope Francis urged them to be be agents of... Read more
Polish bishop: Vatican visit shows no division with Church, Pope
During a recent interview, Archbishop Stanislaw Budzik reflected his ad limina visit to Rome last week, explaining that in the... Read more
Pope tells French bishops defense of marriage is prophetic
Against the backdrop of an effort to recognize “gay marriage” in France, Pope Benedict XVI told a group of French... Read more
Colombian bishops make Assisi pilgrimage to pray for peace
In the wake of Pope Benedict's call for peace in Colombia, the country's bishops, who are in Rome for their... Read more
Texas bishops hear call to unity at St. Peter's tomb
Bishops must strengthen their bonds of unity in order to evangelize the world, San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller said in... Read more
Rome visit affirms Missouri bishop, stirs memories of John Paul II
Bishop John R. Gaydos of Jefferson City, Mo. was at the Vatican this week visiting with Pope Benedict and reporting... Read more
Archbishop Nienstedt says Mary is with bishops during trials
Archbishop John C. Nienstedt of St. Paul and Minneapolis exhorted his brother bishops to stay close to Mary, and recalled... Read more
