Pope speaks to U.S. bishops about pro-life issues, transgender ideology
- Jan 16, 2020
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In secularized culture, bishops must give bold witness, archbishop says
- Jan 14, 2020
Despite recent studies that indicate a rise in secularism, bishops must continue to give witness to God’s love by laying down their lives for their flocks, said Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas.
Cardinal denies he manipulated retired pope on celibacy book
- Jan 14, 2020
The Vatican cardinal who co-authored a bombshell book with Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI reaffirming priestly celibacy on Tuesday strongly denied he manipulated the retired pope into publishing.
New celibacy kerfuffle sparks debate over role of pope emeritus
- Jan 14, 2020
New comments by retired Pope Benedict XVI backing clerical celibacy while Pope Francis considers making an exception to the rule in the Amazon has prompted widespread debate, with many calling for clarification on the role of a pope emeritus.
Bishops find hope, and humor, during ‘ad limina’ meeting with pope
- Jan 13, 2020
The “ad limina” visits bishops are required to make to the Vatican are occasions to be honest about challenges, while also being encouraged to hope, said Bishop John T. Folda of Fargo, North Dakota.
Bishops begin ‘ad limina’ visit with reflection on being ‘rock’ of faith
- Jan 13, 2020
St. Peter’s transformation from an erring disciple to the “rock” on which Jesus built his church was not the result of lessons gleaned from a “self-help” book, but from growing ever closer to the Lord, said Bishop John M. Quinn of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota.
Pope Benedict XVI breaks silence to reaffirm priest celibacy
- Jan 13, 2020
Retired Pope Benedict XVI has broken his silence to reaffirm the “necessity” of priestly celibacy, co-authoring a bombshell book at the precise moment that Pope Francis is weighing whether to allow married men to be ordained to address the Catholic priest shortage.
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