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Pope shares with U.S. bishops his frustration with reaction to Amazon text

Feb 13, 2020

Pope Francis told a group of U.S. bishops that, like them, he is accused of not being courageous or not listening to the Holy Spirit when he says or does something someone disagrees with — like not mentioning married priests in his document on the Amazon.

By Catholic News Service

U.S. bishops ask pope about Amazon synod, discuss range of issues

Feb 10, 2020

Talking about debates, differences and discernment, Pope Francis told a group of U.S. bishops that people focused on the possibility of ordaining some married men and women deacons for service in the Amazon will be disappointed in his apostolic exhortation.

By Catholic News Service

Bishops called to lead, serve with love, Bishop Jugis says

Feb 10, 2020

Just as Christ spent his ministry healing and comforting the sick and the needy, bishops also must be a sign of charity in their dioceses, said Bishop Peter J. Jugis of Charlotte, North Carolina.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

Like St. Peter, bishops must promote unity, Archbishop Wester says

Feb 10, 2020

Celebrating Mass at the tomb of St. Peter and professing the Creed there reminds bishops of the importance of God’s love and mercy and the need always to promote the unity of the Church, said Archbishop John C. Wester of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

By Cindy Wooden

Christ must be our strength, Seattle archbishop tells fellow bishops

Feb 8, 2020

Bishops from the northwestern United States ended their “ad limina” visit praying at the tomb of St. Paul after being reminded that a renewal of their ministry would come only with a renewal of their relationship with Jesus Christ.

By Cindy Wooden

God often chooses ‘frail, fickle’ human beings for mission, bishop says

Feb 6, 2020

The life of every Christian, and especially of every bishop, involves “a call, a response and a mission,” Bishop Michael W. Warfel of Great Falls-Billings, Montana, told his brother bishops from the Northwest.

By Cindy Wooden

Bishops must be humble, willing to serve, Alaska bishop says

Feb 4, 2020

Bishops must follow the path set by Christ and place service above the prominence of their positions, said Bishop Andrew E. Bellisario of Juneau, Alaska.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

Northwest bishops experience encouragement, fraternity, unity with pope

Feb 3, 2020

Bishops from the northwestern United States spent more than two and half hours with Pope Francis and came away talking about his small gestures and, especially, his understanding and encouragement.

By Catholic News Service