U.S. bishops
The new Americanism heresy
By Mark Silk — September 20, 2023
(RNS) — Once again, American bishops are at odds with the Vatican.
Synod on Synodality organizers: ‘Trust the process’
By Claire Giangravé — September 14, 2022
(RNS) — Pope Francis’ massive consultation of Catholics from all over the world in an effort to reform church structures has drawn both criticism and praise.
US Catholic bishops may dodge rebuke of Biden over abortion
By David Crary — November 15, 2021
The upcoming national meeting of the US Catholic bishops will likely avoid direct criticism of President Joe Biden's stance on abortion rights.
US Catholic bishops to pray over clergy sexual abuse scandal
By The Associated Press — January 2, 2019
DETROIT (AP) — The Vatican blocked bishops from taking measures to address the scandal because U.S. church leaders didn't discuss the proposals with the Holy See beforehand.
Because of the US bishops’ voters guide, I may leave the church
By MaryAnn Murtha — November 18, 2016
(RNS) Clearly, the instructions were to vote for a Republican, regardless of character.
What Pope Francis can teach US bishops about reaching out to LGBT community
By Yonat Shimron — June 29, 2016
(RNS) An outstretched hand is usually received better than a wagging finger.
On pornography, US Catholic bishops may find an unlikely ally (COMMENTARY)
By Charles C. Camosy — November 20, 2015
(RNS) The bishops’ new initiative resisting porn is likely to gain many unexpected allies, including many feminists.
Pope Francis came to praise, to provoke — and to bless
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — September 23, 2015
WASHINGTON (RNS) The pope delivered a strong address to the shepherds of the U.S. Catholic church but the flock heard love and respect threaded through his homily.
Survey: A year after Mass changes, Catholics adapt and accept
By David Gibson — December 4, 2012
(RNS) A new survey shows that nearly a year after the Catholic Church introduced a new Mass translation, worshippers have by and large accepted – and even welcomed – the changes. By David Gibson.
Pope Benedict XVI gives direction to U.S. bishops on hot-button issues
By Alessandro Speciale — May 22, 2012
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Benedict XVI has wrapped up his regular meetings with small groups of U.S. bishops, touching all the hot-button issues of the presidential campaign, from same-sex marriage to religious freedom, and many more. Here's a recap of what he said. By Alessandro Speciale.
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