Report: China Now Appoints Catholic Bishops Without Vatican Approval
The Chinese Communist Party has been naming Catholic bishops in the country without prior consultation with the Vatican, The Pillar reported this week.
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California Bishops Decry ‘Climate Disruption,’ Call for ‘Ecological Spirituality’
The Catholic bishops of California released a pastoral statement on the environment Tuesday, calling on citizens to confront “the risks of a warming climate.”
Pope Francis Addresses Sex Abuse, Sidesteps Root Causes and Accountability
In a gesture destined to anger more than console, Pope Francis has issued a letter to “the people of God” acknowledging the recent sex abuse scandals but ignoring the root causes of the crisis as well as the concrete steps needed to overcome it.
Irish Bishops Tell Voters: You Are ‘Unborn Babies’ Last ‘Line of Defence’
Numerous Catholic prelates and priests have issued last-minute appeals to Irish citizens to retain the eighth amendment to the constitution, in the lead-up to a critical referendum on abortion.
Pope Francis: I Think About When It Will Be My Time ‘to Step Down’
Pope Francis said he reflects on the hour when the Lord will call him to step down, saying he asks God for the grace to do so like Saint Paul, with strength, love, and faith.
Cameroonian Prelates Cite ‘Obscure Diabolical Forces’ Behind Bishop’s Murder
The Catholic Bishops of Cameroon have called for a complete investigation into the mysterious death of Bishop Jean Marie Benoît Balla, behind which they see “obscure diabolical forces.”
In Profane Rant, Duterte Claims He Was Molested by Priest, Calls Clergy ‘Full of Sh*t’
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte alleged that he had been molested as a teen by a Catholic priest and accused clergy of having bad breath while administering Confession in a blistering rant against the “full of sh*t” Catholic Church Tuesday.
Brazil: Bishops Condemn Attempts to Use Zika to Push Abortion
The Brazilian Conference of Catholic Bishops has rejected the left’s attempt to promote abortion in areas affected by Zika.
After Drubbing in Rome, Catholic Left Still Claims Victory
The left-wing of Catholicism just concluded a two-year campaign to convince the universal Church to change its teachings on marriage, divorce, communion, and homosexuality.
Pope Francis Ushers in Era of Vatican Austerity
The pontificate of Pope Francis with his emphasis on poverty has resulted in a new tone of austerity in Vatican circles, with clerics avoiding any show of ostentation in favor of a new sobriety in dress, transportation and manners. Francis
Vatican Guidelines for Marriage Summit Touted as Victory for Conservatives
The Vatican’s new document that will serve as a guide for discussions in the upcoming synod on marriage and the family has caused consternation among liberals who see the text as a barrier to more progressive reforms in Catholic teaching on marriage.
Catholic UKIP MEP Slams European Bishops as ‘Federalist Fan Club’
A Catholic MEP has slammed European Bishops for being part of an EU “fan club”. Steven Woolfe MEP reminded the Bishops of Aquinas’s teaching that patriotism is a virtue after a Bishops’ Commission released a report denouncing nationalist parties. The
Bishop Who Attacked Government’s Record on Poor Enjoys Salary and Perks Worth £250k a Year
A Church of England Bishop who has attacked the government’s record on helping the poor enjoys a salary and perks worth up to £250,000 a year, it has emerged. The Reverend Tim Stevens, Bishop of Leicester, was a key figure
Beijing Baits Vatican with Illicit Ordination of Bishops
Though both China and the Vatican have made efforts in recent months to better diplomatic relations, Beijing’s recent announcement of its intention to ordain Catholic bishops in 2015 without the Pope’s approval is sure to extinguish whatever good will had been achieved.
