Christophe Pierre
Critics of Pope Francis won’t rain on synod’s parade, says papal envoy to US
By Claire Giangravé — September 29, 2023
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — While conservative opposition to Francis and the synod often gets the limelight, it represents a small fraction of American clergy, said Archbishop Christophe Pierre.
Pope Francis’ cardinal appointments emphasize unity ahead of synod
By Claire Giangravé — July 13, 2023
(RNS) — Though the latest crop of cardinals represents a wide array of countries and experiences, they all have an easily traceable thread of reconciliation and unity on their resumes.
Embattled Tennessee bishop resigns after priest complaints, abuse-related lawsuits
By Travis Loller and Nicole Winfield — June 27, 2023
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The archbishop of Louisville, Kentucky, the Most Reverend Shelton Fabre, was named temporary administrator to run the diocese until a new bishop is installed.
The US Catholic bishops’ spring meeting, or Clericalism 101
By Phyllis Zagano — June 16, 2023
(RNS) — Meeting in Florida, the bishops ignore a synod meant to listen to the people.
Catholic bishops’ president calls for better border management, continued care for immigrants
By Peter Smith — June 16, 2023
ORLANDO, Florida (AP) — Broglio voiced skepticism about the trend of some governors shipping migrants elsewhere — typically from red to blue states amid a wider ideological clash over how to respond to asylum seekers and other migrants.
What should the US Catholic bishops talk about at their meeting in Florida?
By Thomas Reese — June 6, 2023
(RNS) — Topics foremost in the public’s mind are not on the agenda: the war in Ukraine, the treatment of transgender people, global warming, the culture wars over public education, economic inequality, political divisions and the rise of hate groups.
US Catholic bishops’ response to McCarrick report is sad but predictable
By Thomas Reese — November 20, 2020
(RNS) — At their fall meeting, the American Catholic bishops failed to communicate that they understood the startling report's implications.
A new American phase for Francis
By Massimo Faggioli — April 25, 2018
(RNS) — Five years since Francis became pope, and nearly three since he made his first visit to the U.S., his relationship with U.S. Catholics is entering a new phase, one in which the divide that separates Catholics on either side of the culture wars has hardened.
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 names new Vatican ambassador to US
By David Gibson — April 12, 2016
(RNS) Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the Vatican envoy to Mexico, is replacing the diplomat who set up the controversial meeting between the pontiff and Kim Davis last September.
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