WASHINGTON — Farmers rarely have an easy year, let alone an easy life. But 2019 has so far been one for the record books. Souring trade with … Read More
Author Archives: Jessica Jacques
Lay groups cautious about bishops’ actions to boost accountability
BALTIMORE — Representatives of lay organizations expressed caution over the steps taken by U.S. bishops to boost accountability and transparency in dealing with clergy sexual abuse, saying … Read More
Philippine bishops among critics of China after fishing boat incident
MANILA, Philippines — At least three Philippine Catholic bishops have joined growing protests in Manila against what they described as China’s “continuous bullying of the Philippines.” Bishop … Read More
As Ghana diocese celebrates, bishop worries about Catholics leaving faith
AKATSI, Ghana — Launching 25th anniversary celebrations for the Diocese of Keta-Akatsi, Bishop Gabriel Akwasi Ababio Mante of Jasikan said he was worried how charismatic and Pentecostal … Read More
Update: Bishops pass 10-point plan to acknowledge ‘episcopal commitments’
BALTIMORE — The U.S. bishops approved a 10-point statement, “Affirming Our Episcopal Commitments,” June 13 during their general meeting in Baltimore in which the bishops hope to … Read More
Update: Protocol approved on restrictions on bishops facing claim of abuse
BALTIMORE — The U.S. bishops overwhelmingly approved a measure that would enable bishops to apply restrictions in the life and ministry of retired bishops accused of sexual … Read More
Update: U.S. bishops take action to respond to church abuse crisis
BALTIMORE — During the June 11-13 spring assembly of the U.S. bishops in Baltimore, it was clear the bishops had to respond to the sexual abuse crisis … Read More
Mexican bishops on migrants: ‘We cannot turn ourselves into that wall’
MEXICO CITY — The Mexican bishops’ conference questioned the details of a deal in which Mexico will strengthen security along its southern border with Guatemala and impede … Read More
Catholic Church should focus on getting ‘nones’ back, Bishop Barron says
BALTIMORE — Although the U.S. bishops’ spring assembly in Baltimore was mostly devoted to responding to the sexual abuse crisis in the church, the bishops also considered … Read More
Bishops urged to do more for immigrants, spiritually and otherwise
BALTIMORE — Catholic bishops urged their fellow prelates to do more to support the suffering of immigrant families, to be with them spiritually as pastors and to … Read More
