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Pope Francis offers Mass for souls of 208 deceased bishops, cardinals
‘Some of them have died as a result of COVID-19,’ the pope noted. Read more
Bishops issue guidance in response to Pope Francis' document on the Traditional Latin Mass
A growing number of bishops in the United States, including Cardinal Wilton Gregory of Washington, have issued statements regarding groups... Read more
Pope names new Colorado Springs bishop: a Nebraska priest 'fascinated by Jesus Christ'
“I invite you to become fascinated by the Lord… I can’t wait to see what he does with us.” Read more
Catholics respond to Washington Post article and tweet calling Biden a ‘very Catholic president’
Prominent Catholics are passionately responding to a recent Washington Post tweet which said “A rising group of right-wing U.S. Catholic... Read more
Nine Catholic bishops with COVID-19 die in a single week
In the past week, nine Catholic bishops have died worldwide after testing positive for COVID-19. Read more
Where China's bishops stand as the Sino-Vatican deal is renewed
Chinese bishops after the Vatican-China deal: Who was appointed? Whose excommunications were lifted? Who stepped aside? Read more
World Mission Sunday: number of Catholics continues to rise worldwide
The number of Catholics worldwide increased by almost 16 million in a year to 1.33 billion, according to statistics highlighted... Read more
Norway’s newest Catholic bishop is Cistercian monk Erik Varden
After 11 years, the Catholic Church in central Norway will have a bishop again. Read more
Scotland's Bishop Robson accused of plagiarism in dissertation
A Scottish bishop accused of committing plagiarism in his doctoral dissertation told CNA that while he never intentionally committed any... Read more
Pray that bishops, priests will manifest Christ's love, Pope Francis urges
Bishops and priests have a duty to guard and protect the Catholics entrusted to their care; and they need the... Read more
W. Virginia’s scandal-ridden Bishop Bransfield must make amends for ‘betrayal’
The disgraced Bishop Michael Bransfield, former head of the Wheeling-Charleston diocese, should apologize to his victims of sexual harassment, apologize... Read more
Pope to Thai bishops: Stand with the poor, the exploited
Pope Francis told bishops from Thailand and other countries in Asia Friday to stand with and intercede for their people,... Read more
Remember the final judgement, Pope Francis says at Mass for recently deceased bishops
Pope Francis urged Catholics to meditation on the final judgement at a Mass offered Monday for the souls of cardinals... Read more
Cleveland Bishop Lennon dies at 72, remembered for love of Church
Bishop Richard Gerard Lennon died at the age of 72 on Tuesday, Oct. 29 after receiving the sacraments. His colleagues... Read more
US bishops’ conference to vote on president, action items at fall meeting
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will be electing a new president, vice president, and committee chairs, and... Read more
Richmond diocese to stop naming buildings after bishops
In the wake of recent sexual abuse scandals throughout the U.S., the Diocese of Richmond has announced that it will... Read more
Bishops to return 'gifts' from West Virginia's Bishop Bransfield
Several bishops and other Church leaders have said they will return money given to them by retired West Virginia Bishop... Read more
Pope Francis: Bishops who do not know their priests weaken the Church
Pope Francis said Monday that each bishop has a duty to have a strong, close relationship with his priests with... Read more
God will provide strength through persecution, new Filipino bishop says
A new bishop in the Philippines has called for Catholics to show courage in the face of violence and persecution. Read more
Vatican: Abuse summit to help bishops know 'what they need to do'
Just over a month ahead of the much-anticipated February meeting on sex abuse, the Vatican said the summit’s goal is... Read more
