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Catholic groups from Mexico, Central America and US ask bishops for support in helping migrants
By Alejandra Molina — June 18, 2021
(RNS) — ‘This moment requires a whole Church response that is regional, united, and robust,’ the groups said in a June 17 letter.
In lengthy debate, bishops wrangle over politics and ‘Eucharistic consistency’
By Jack Jenkins — June 17, 2021
(RNS) — ‘We are the shepherds and teachers of these elected officials,’ one bishop declared.
Bishops quick to debate Eucharist — and Joe Biden — at meeting
By Jack Jenkins — June 16, 2021
(RNS) — It didn’t take long for bishops to refer to the ‘issue of our Catholic president receiving Holy Communion.’
Archdiocese of Los Angeles issues new guidelines to fully reopen parishes
By Alejandra Molina — June 14, 2021
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — Masks will not be required for fully vaccinated people during indoor and outdoor religious services.
As Catholic bishops’ Communion war roils June meeting, look what’s not on the agenda
By Thomas Reese — June 8, 2021
(RNS) — It is sad that the U.S. bishops are so focused on the Communion war that they have no energy for anything else.
Calls to deny Communion to Biden for abortion views prompt Catholic soul-searching
By Alejandra Molina — May 18, 2021
(RNS) — As the bishops debate, ordinary Catholics consider what the sacrament does for them.
Man charged in San Gabriel Mission blaze that destroyed rooftop of historic church
By Alejandra Molina — May 4, 2021
SAN GABRIEL, Calif. (RNS) — John David Corey faces two felony counts of arson of an inhabited structure and one count each of arson during a state of emergency, first-degree residential burglary and possession of flammable material, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office says.
US Catholic bishops may press Biden to stop taking Communion
By David Crary — April 28, 2021
(AP) — At issue is a document coming from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Doctrine clarifying the church’s stance on an issue that has repeatedly vexed the bishops.
Catholic bishops answer Biden executive orders with flood of press releases
By Thomas Reese — February 4, 2021
(RNS) — While it is true that conflict exists between the bishops and Biden, ignoring the areas of agreement skews the truth.
Catholic bishops split on how to deal with Biden
By Thomas Reese — January 21, 2021
(RNS) — Archbishop Jose Gomez, as president of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, tried to speak for all the bishops. He ended up creating more controversy.
US Catholic bishops divided over Biden presidency
By Claire Giangravé — January 21, 2021
(RNS) — Wednesday’s critical statement of Biden from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops put a spotlight on the fractured episcopacy in the country.
Indoor worship is now allowed in LA County, but some parishes and dioceses are waiting
By Alejandra Molina — December 24, 2020
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — ‘Rushing too quickly to in-person and indoor worship does not exhibit care for our families and those who are most vulnerable in our community,’ said one pastor.
Thousands sign petition in support of five charged in Junipero Serra statue toppling
By Alejandra Molina — December 9, 2020
(RNS) — Five people charged with the toppling of a Junipero Serra statue at a California church in October are scheduled to appear in court this week.
Biden, second Catholic president, exacerbates US bishops’ divisions
By Mark Silk — November 25, 2020
(RNS) — A new working group takes the lead in taking on pro-choice Biden.
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.
