Fissures on Holy Communion: Some Bishops Push Back on Eucharistic Coherence Discussion
More than 60 bishops signed a letter urging the USCCB leadership to postpone the upcoming discussion on Church teaching and reception of the Eucharist.
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Pope Francis Changes Law to Allow Vatican City Court to Judge Cardinals and Bishops
In the preamble, the pope referenced Lumen gentium, the Second Vatican Council’s Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, which says that “there is true equality among all with regard to the dignity and action common to all the faithful in building the Body of Christ.”
Bishops Commend Biden for Protecting Venezuelans from Deportation
Bishop Dorsonville and Bishop Malloy encouraged the Biden administration to “work toward addressing these conditions through diplomacy, humanitarian assistance, and international relief efforts that seek to promote and preserve human life.”
Bishops Across US Issue Split Messages on Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine
Bishop David Kagan of Bismark, North Dakota released a statement March 2 which took a harder line than the USCCB at large, effectively prohibiting Catholics in the diocese from accepting the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Biden’s Immigration Policies Embody Many Key Catholic Principles
The U.S. bishops have been supportive of the president’s initial moves, which include enhanced protections for children of undocumented immigrants and increasing the number of refugee admissions.
Can Pro-Lifers Sway President Biden on Abortion?
Analysts say it will be difficult, but must be tried. Catholic engagement will be key.
‘Ill-Considered’? Cardinal Cupich’s Tweets Get Few ‘Likes’ Among Bishops
While the tweets criticizing the USCCB’s Inauguration Day statement confirmed his preference for finding common ground with Catholic politicians like Joe Biden, they also revealed a willingness to openly confront his brother bishops.
Bishops Hail Medical Conscience Protection by Trump Administration
Alluding to the incoming Biden administration, the bishops expressed their hope that federal agencies continue to enforce conscience protections.
US Bishops Praise Judge's Decision to Reinstate DACA, Call for Path to Citizenship
On Friday, U.S. District Court Judge Nicholas Garaufis ruled that the Department of Homeland Security must resume accepting new DACA applications beginning on Dec. 7.
