Tag: bishops
The pope’s alleged remarks constitute an apparent rejection of some conservative Catholics in the U.S.
Biden: Pope called me a ‘good Catholic,’ said to ‘keep receiving Communion’
by: Jack Jenkins Oct. 29, 2021 (RNS) — President Joe Biden told reporters on Friday (Oct. 29) that when he met with Pope Francis earlier in the day, the pontiffRead More
Thousands of women and girls in Africa’s newest nation have suffered brutal sexual violence...
South Sudanese churches call for acceptance of wartime sexual violence survivors
by: Fredrick Nzwili June 28, 2019 (RNS) — South Sudanese churches are urging local communities to accept women who have been victims of sexual violence during the country’s civil war,Read More
Catholic bishops from the U.S. and Mexico joined social justice groups
Catholic bishops, advocates meet to discuss response to Trump border policies
by: Jack Jenkins, Feb 28, 2019 (RNS) — A group Catholic bishops from the U.S. and Mexico joined social justice groups for what organizers described as an “emergency” summit thisRead More