Roman Catholic bishops
Cardinal Tobin: Faith leaders can influence the world on climate change
By Joseph W. Tobin — November 30, 2023
(RNS) — We must align our spiritual values with our actions toward the planet and each other.
Congress needs to live up to its Christian protestations
By John Stowe — September 21, 2023
(RNS) — Do we really want Christian values to prevail?
Catholic bishops in South Sudan call for reexamination of ‘flawed’ peace pact
By Fredrick Nzwili — July 5, 2023
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — The bishops claim the pact that ended the country’s 2013-2018 civil war has allowed political leaders to extend their power at the expense of ordinary people.
Los Angeles Bishop David O’Connell dies in shooting
By Alejandra Molina — February 19, 2023
Los Angeles (RNS) — Bishop David O’Connell, 69, is known to have ministered to those affected by gang violence and poverty, and he was regarded as a “peacemaker” between rival gangs.
Border bishop takes lead role in Catholic migrant ministry
By Giovanna Dell'orto — January 9, 2023
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — The migration crisis is literally in the backyard of the new chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ migration committee.
Vatican cardinal sues for defamation in Quebec assault claim
By Nicole Winfield — December 14, 2022
ROME (AP) — Ouellet’s countersuit, filed Tuesday in the Superior Court in Quebec, repeats the cardinal’s firm denial and says he has no recollection of meeting his accuser.
Italy church says 600 sex abuse cases sent to Vatican
By Nicole Winfield — November 18, 2022
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Italy’s Catholic bishops provided their first accounting of clergy sexual abuse and revealed Thursday that more than 600 cases from Italy were on file at the Vatican since 2000.
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.
Nicaragua police investigating bishop critical of government
By Gabriela Selser — August 8, 2022
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The police statement Friday said the investigation would include a number of people and warned that they would not be allowed to leave their homes while the investigation was carried out.
Insurers suddenly raise stakes on German churches’ sex abuse response
By Tom Heneghan — May 19, 2022
(RNS) — One of Germany’s biggest trade associations, representing 10 million insured people, has given victims of sexual abuse a powerful ally with deep pockets and highly paid lawyers.
German church urges quick decision on divisive archbishop
By Associated Press — March 9, 2022
BERLIN (AP) — Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki, the archbishop of Cologne, said that he had offered his resignation to the pontiff after returning from a monthslong ‘spiritual timeout’ last week.
Firebrand Texas bishop tests limits of conservative Catholic dissent
By Jack Jenkins — February 1, 2022
(RNS) — A canon lawyer described Bishop Joseph Strickland's challenge to a fellow bishop as 'unprecedented.'
Indian court acquits bishop of charge of raping nun
By Krutika Pathi and Ashok Sharma — January 15, 2022
NEW DELHI (AP) — An Indian court on Friday acquitted a Roman Catholic bishop of charges of raping a nun in her rural convent, a case that became a major issue amid allegations of sexual harassment in the church.
North Dakota bishops oppose UND gender inclusion policy
By James Macpherson — January 13, 2022
(AP) — UND President Andrew Armacost said some of the North Dakota Catholic Conference’s claims about the policy 'simply aren’t true.'
New Mexico church official urges nuclear disarmament talks
By Susan Montoya Bryan — January 12, 2022
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The head of one of the oldest Roman Catholic dioceses in the United States says now is the time to rejuvenate and sustain a global conversation about the need for nuclear disarmament and how to develop ways to avoid a new nuclear arms race. Santa Fe Archbishop John Wester released a […]
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