Charles Chaput
Pope Francis remakes the American hierarchy, one bishop at a time
By Thomas Reese — January 28, 2020
(RNS) — In the appointment of a new archbishop for Philadelphia, the U.S. church has traded a longtime conservative intellectual leader for a pastoral bishop who is most comfortable being with his people.
Cleveland bishop named Philadelphia’s next archbishop
By Bruce Shipkowski — January 23, 2020
(AP) — Nelson Perez will succeed Charles Chaput as leader of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the Vatican announced Thursday, making him the first Hispanic archbishop to lead the region's 1.3 million-member flock.
Abortion preeminent issue, global warming not urgent, say bishops
By Thomas Reese — November 13, 2019
(RNS) — Breaking with tradition, the meeting did not include a report on the recently concluded Amazon synod.
Pope Francis firms up his legacy with appointment of new cardinals
By Thomas Reese — September 2, 2019
(RNS) — After Oct. 15, 53% of the cardinal electors will have been appointed by Francis.
A Vatican opening on sexuality worries conservatives — and cheers reformers
By Paul O'Donnell — October 30, 2018
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Bishops acknowledged they need to update their understanding of the science of sex and gender, and that means updating the church’s theology on sexuality.
Catholic bishops end synod with controversy and compromise
By Thomas Reese — October 29, 2018
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The synod's report deals with a host of issues of concern to young people: treatment of women in society and in the church, the church’s attitude toward LGBT members, clerical sex abuse, warfare, poverty, migration, human trafficking and corruption. But the work must continue in local churches.
A new type of Catholic emerges: the conservative dissenter
By Christopher Lamb — April 19, 2018
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — And Francis agrees with his critics who say that a pope can be wrong.
Pope Francis takes his critics to the woodshed
By Mark Silk — April 10, 2018
(RNS) — Cardinal Joseph Bernardin's 'seamless garment' received magisterial endorsement.
Archbishop Chaput slams Trump critics, says Notre Dame should honor the president
By David Gibson — January 27, 2017
(RNS) This was the Philadelphia prelate's latest jab at the iconic Catholic university, and his strongest defense of Trump and blast at those who demonstrated against him.
New Jersey’s first cardinal evokes Pope Francis as he takes helm in Newark
By David Gibson — January 6, 2017
(RNS) In his homily at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Cardinal Joseph Tobin declared that the church 'is neither an elite club nor static container of truth.'
Philadelphia Archbishop Chaput welcomes ‘smaller church’ of holier Catholics
By David Gibson — October 20, 2016
(RNS) The stark prognosis is part of a debate on whether Catholicism should be exclusive or inclusive, but Chaput also used this week's speech to slam Catholic Democrats like Joe Biden and Tim Kaine.
Cat’s got Catholic hierarchy’s tongue on Clinton v. Trump
By Mark Silk — August 15, 2016
(RNS) With the exception of Philadelphia Archbishop Chaput. But is his voice representative of the bishops -- and the pope?
Pope Francis’ mini popemobile could be yours
By USA Today Network — January 21, 2016
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is auctioning off the Fiat sedan -- one of two Pope Francis used during his U.S. visit in September -- to benefit a children's hospital.
Clash of the archbishops: Synod dispute between US senior churchmen goes public
By David Gibson — October 19, 2015
ROME (RNS) The American bishops taking part in a Vatican summit on family life stay at a huge seminary built on a hill overlooking St. Peter’s Basilica. But given the latest round of public sniping, it may not be big enough.
US archbishops Chaput and Cupich offer sharply different visions of Vatican synod
By David Gibson — October 16, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Philadelphia's Chaput said "anxieties are running high" among conservatives, while Chicago's Cupich, a reform-minded delegate, said hard-liners need to be like Francis and chill out.
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