The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic bishops urged unity in an address June 16, the first day of the prelates’ three-day spring plenary assembly, held virtually because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Nuncio points to dialogue as a step toward unity after pandemic
The papal nuncio to the United States told the U.S. bishops that dialogue is a key step on the path to unity as the country emerges from the coronavirus pandemic.
Deacon Kady’s path to priesthood included Saudi Arabia, footsteps of St. Paul
“Scott is a marked man, a good man,” Father Gauchat said. “There’s an integrity about him, a peace, a maturity. I’m proud that he hung in there.”
Mexican priest killed in crossfire in north-central Mexico
The violent death of Father Orozco — known as Padre Juanito — marks the latest killing of a priest in Mexico. At least 29 priests have been killed in Mexico since 2012, according to the Catholic Multimedia Center.
Argentine bishops’ pastoral team rebukes president on country’s origins
The Argentine bishops’ pastoral team for aboriginal peoples rebuked comments from the country’s president that perpetuated the viewpoint that the population predominantly arrived “on ships” from Europe.
Archbishop Lori pledges continued work between city and archdiocese
Archbishop William E. Lori prayed the invocation to start the Baltimore City Council’s June 14 virtual meeting and gave a short presentation about the work of the Archdiocese of Baltimore in the city to members of the council.
Knights seen as ‘poised’ to lead way to recovery, renewal as pandemic ends
The new CEO of the Knights of Columbus said the international fraternal organization’s members “are poised to lead the way toward recovery and a future of renewal.”
Selfish, materialistic lifestyles help fuel poverty, pope says in message
Poverty is the result of people’s selfishness; it is not “fate” or the fault of the poor, Pope Francis said.
RADIO INTERVIEW: The history and Catholic connections at Fort McHenry
Vince Vaise, one of the world’s foremost experts on the history of the Battle of Baltimore and Fort McHenry, talks about the fascinating history of the battle that inspired our national anthem and shares Catholic connections in the fort’s long history.
Vatican orders term limits for leaders of lay movements
In an ongoing effort to promote Catholic lay movements and associations and protect their members from possible abuse by the groups’ leaders, the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life has imposed term limits on leadership and ordered the groups to ensure all members have a voice in choosing their leaders.
Eucharist: Sacrament of unity
Pundits often remind us that our nation is badly divided – politically, culturally and economically. We can scarcely agree on anything, even fundamental truths and values. Nor do we hesitate to assign blame for these divisions. Anyone with an electronic device can join in the fray and many do. Few offer suggestions for healing these […]
Canadian bishops: Indigenous delegation to meet with pope by end of 2021
A delegation of Indigenous people from Canada will meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican before the end of the year, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops said.