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Catholic bishops punt again on ‘Faithful Citizenship,’ reflecting divisions on politics
By Thomas Reese — November 18, 2022
(RNS) — Nothing said at the bishops’ meeting indicated that they know how to deal with the post-Dobbs, post-election reality other than to say, 'more of the same.'
Cardinal asks bishops to challenge lawmakers who want to cut Ukraine aid
By Jack Jenkins — November 16, 2022
BALTIMORE (RNS) — The suggestion, which drew applause from bishops, appeared directed at Republicans who have suggested reducing aid to Ukraine.
US Catholic bishops elect Archbishop Timothy Broglio as conference president
By Jack Jenkins — November 15, 2022
(RNS) — Broglio’s election does not appear to be a radical ideological departure from his predecessor.
Bishops need to acknowledge collateral damage from Dobbs win
By Thomas Reese — November 11, 2022
(RNS) — To the extent that the bishops helped the Republicans gain power, they must accept responsibility for what the Republicans did with that power.
A welcoming church enhances communion and participation
By Thomas Reese — October 11, 2022
(RNS) — People want the church to be a home for the wounded and broken, not an institution for the perfect.
Following papal reforms, Vatican departments are ready to help local bishops
By Claire Giangravé — September 29, 2022
(RNS) — A key Vatican department puts itself at the service of local churches, modeling Pope Francis’ vision for the Roman Curia.
Synod on Synodality had its doubters, but it’s proving to be balm for ‘enduring wounds’
By Thomas Reese — September 27, 2022
(RNS) — Many wounds reported by laity are inflicted not by individuals but by the institution itself.
US Catholic bishops’ report to the Vatican shows a church split by politics
By Claire Giangravé — September 23, 2022
(RNS) — The results of discussions ordered by Pope Francis' Synod on Synodality.
The US Department of Justice is investigating the SBC. What does it mean?
By Bob Smietana — August 17, 2022
(RNS) — A former FBI agent, who later ran the USCCB’s office of child protection, suspects federal officials want to make sure they have not missed any crimes in an SBC abuse report.
Catholics’ reports on the state of the Church are in. Here’s what they have to say.
By Phyllis Zagano — August 1, 2022
(RNS) — Clericalism is a scourge on the Church, Catholics say, and women are not included in leadership.
What has the demise of Roe v. Wade cost the Catholic Church?
By Thomas Reese — June 27, 2022
(RNS) — Will Democrats stung by their defeat on abortion now partner with the bishops on a wider pro-life agenda?
The Catholic bishops support gun control. Why don’t we hear more about it?
By Thomas Reese — June 8, 2022
(RNS) — Hardly anyone in the country knows about the strong and comprehensive position on gun control taken by the U.S. Catholic bishops.
RIP Catholic News Service — gone too soon and when we needed you most
By Thomas Reese — May 25, 2022
(RNS) — The US Catholic bishops are killing off Catholic News Service, which is the AP of Catholic news, providing copy to Catholic publications and websites across the country.
Uvalde school shooting: Faith leaders offer comfort, call for reform of gun laws
By Religion News Service — May 25, 2022
(RNS) — With the news of 19 children and two others killed in a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, religious leaders from across the spectrum express their sorrow, with many saying now is the time for a new approach to gun control.
After church protests, experts warn extremists may exploit abortion demonstrations
By Jack Jenkins — May 10, 2022
WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘For white nationalists specifically, opposition to abortion is a centerpiece in their worldview,’ said Jared Holt, an extremism expert.
