Category Archives: U.S.

Pastoral against racism is starting conversations, healing, bishops told

Posted on November 14, 2019 by

By Carol Zimmermann  Catholic News Service BALTIMORE (CNS) — One year after the U.S. bishops approved their pastoral letter against racism, the document is hardly just sitting on a shelf but is the basis for listening sessions in dioceses around … Continue reading →

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Tone somber at prayer vigil for those facing execution in weeks ahead

Posted on November 14, 2019 by

By Natalie Hoefer  Catholic News Service TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (CNS) — Nearly 100 people were bathed in light as they gathered for a prayer vigil at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Terre Haute, not far from the Federal Correctional … Continue reading →

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Cardinal urges New York bishops to find solace in St. Peter’s example

Posted on November 14, 2019 by

By Cindy Wooden  Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With rumors swirling around about two of their members, the bishops of New York state reached the centerpiece of their “ad limina” pilgrimage to Rome: the tomb of St. Peter. … Continue reading →

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Murder of Jesuits was marked with horror, but inspired defense of the poor

Posted on November 13, 2019 by

Backgrounder By Rhina Guidos  Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — No one can deny that the act was horrific. Six priests found face down on a lawn with bullet holes through various parts of their bodies. One was in his … Continue reading →

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Bishops hear that third-party reporting system may start in February

Posted on November 13, 2019 by

By Dennis Sadowski  Catholic News Service BALTIMORE (CNS) — A third-party reporting system to field sexual misconduct allegations against bishops could be in place by the end of February, an official of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops told the … Continue reading →

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Bishops urged to heed pope’s call: Listen to and accompany young people

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By Carol Zimmermann  Catholic News Service BALTIMORE (CNS) — The day after the U.S. bishops were encouraged at their Baltimore meeting to bring young people back to the church, they were urged to also pay more attention to and support … Continue reading →

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In darkness, bishops must be heralds of hope, Buffalo bishop says

Posted on November 13, 2019 by

By Carol Glatz  Catholic News Service ROME (CNS) — The long nights and rain of November eventually lead to the expectation and joy of Advent and Christmas, which reminds people that Christian hope is the only way forward through difficult … Continue reading →

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