In Newark, Catholic bishops host interfaith leaders to oppose mass deportation (RNS) — On Monday, the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey, and the multifaith community organizing group Faith in Action held a day of prayer and dialogue with immigrant families at St. Lucy’s Catholic Church. The post In Newark, Catholic bishops host interfaith leaders to oppose mass deportation appeared first on RNS.

The Bishop’s Gambit (RNS) — Pope Francis makes a bold move in Washington, appointing the outspoken Cardinal Robert McElroy to amplify the Vatican’s stance on immigration, the environment and diplomacy under a shifting political landscape. The post The Bishop’s Gambit appeared first on RNS.

Chair of US bishops’ ‘pro-life’ commitee wants Catholics to see abortion’s impact on families BALTIMORE (RNS) — Toledo, Ohio, Bishop Daniel Thomas took the reins from Arlington, Virginia, Bishop Michael Burbidge on Wednesday (Nov. 13). The post Chair of US bishops’ ‘pro-life’ commitee wants Catholics to see abortion’s impact on families appeared first on RNS.

The laity should have a greater voice in choosing bishops (RNS) — There is no perfect way of selecting bishops. Even Jesus got it wrong one out of 12 times. The post The laity should have a greater voice in choosing bishops appeared first on RNS.

At fall meeting, US Catholic bishops turn toward Pope Francis’ agenda BALTIMORE (RNS) — The presentation on ‘Laudato Si’,’ a central document approaching its 10-year anniversary next year, was particularly notable because the bishops have previously sidelined Francis’ environmental teaching. The post At fall meeting, US Catholic bishops turn toward Pope Francis’ agenda appeared first on RNS.

Bishops and bankers meet to help Catholics seeking to ethically invest (RNS) — The financial community lags behind amid a surge in the demand for faith-consistent investments. The post Bishops and bankers meet to help Catholics seeking to ethically invest appeared first on RNS.

How will the Catholic bishops deal with the new Trump administration? (RNS) — A look back at the last one may give us a clue. The post How will the Catholic bishops deal with the new Trump administration? appeared first on RNS.

Ascension nurses receive tepid response from Catholic bishops after rally BALTIMORE (RNS) — The nurses distributed handouts alleging that Ascension has failed to follow the bishops’ directives by disproportionately divesting from hospitals in higher-poverty communities, closing labor and delivery units and pediatric units, understaffing hospitals and engaging in unfair labor practices, including retaliation, threats a…

As US Catholic bishops meet, Trump looms over their work on abortion and immigration BALTIMORE (AP) — Catholic teaching prioritizes both the end of abortion and the humane care of migrants. In Trump, as for many U.S. Christians, Catholics find an imperfect standard-bearer. The post As US Catholic bishops meet, Trump looms over their work on abortion and immigration appeared first on RNS.

Catholic bishops say they will defend migrants if Trump violates rights BALTIMORE (RNS) — At their annual meeting in Baltimore, the bishops’ chair on immigration said, ‘This is going to be a test for our nation. Are we in fact a nation based on law, on the most fundamental laws about the rights of the human person?’ The post Catholic bishops say they will defend migrants if Trump violates rights appeared first on RNS.

Bishops must grapple with abortion and synodality at fall meeting (RNS) — The meeting of the USCCB will be the first chance for the bishops to talk and plan after the October synod of bishops and the November election. The post Bishops must grapple with abortion and synodality at fall meeting appeared first on RNS.

Synodality demands transparency and accountability from bishops VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Synodality requires a commitment of time and energy from bishops and laypeople, but it will be worth it. The post Synodality demands transparency and accountability from bishops appeared first on RNS.

Bishops close National Eucharistic Congress with challenge to ‘change our society’ INDIANAPOLIS (RNS) — Minnesota Bishop Robert Barron told attendees, ‘This great revival will have been a failure if we don’t change our society.’ The post Bishops close National Eucharistic Congress with challenge to ‘change our society’ appeared first on Religion News Service.

Partners of US Catholic bishops’ social justice department adjust after layoffs (RNS) — ‘We are hoping that there is some kind of alternative plan to keep the church going, to keep the justice and peace programs going, to keep our advocacy work going,’ said Steven Nabieu Rogers, executive director of the Africa Faith and Justice Network. The post Partners of US Catholic bishops’ social justice department adjust after layoff…

Catholic bishops’ conference announces major layoffs to department focused on social justice (RNS) — The department includes programs focused on international policy, environmental justice, racism and domestic anti-poverty initiatives. The post Catholic bishops’ conference announces major layoffs to department focused on social justice appeared first on Religion News Service.

Ruing past boarding-school abuses, US Catholic bishops consider new outreach to Native Americans LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Through praying, listening and seeking healing and reconciliation, the bishops, in the new draft, are committing to revitalizing their Native Catholic ministry. The post Ruing past boarding-school abuses, US Catholic bishops consider new outreach to Native Americans appeared first on Religion News Service.

US bishops’ report on the Synod on Synodality enumerates tensions but finds hope (RNS) — There was tension over adaptability and innovation in how the church evangelizes and welcomes people. The post US bishops’ report on the Synod on Synodality enumerates tensions but finds hope appeared first on Religion News Service.

An Episcopal seminary found a solution to its fiscal woes. Then 7 bishops intervened. (RNS) — A group of seven New York-area bishops have objected to a long-term lease for General Episcopal Seminary, saying the lessee, a Catholic school, has a donor that does not support rights for gay, transgender and queer people. The post An Episcopal seminary found a solution to its fiscal woes. Then 7 bishops intervened. appeared first on Re…

Catholic bishops silent as Ascension hospital system shrinks maternity care (RNS) — The bishops have urged more support for mothers and families, even as Ascension, one of the largest Catholic health care providers in the US, has been closing labor and delivery units at its hospitals. The post Catholic bishops silent as Ascension hospital system shrinks maternity care appeared first on Religion News Service.

Hong Kong’s Roman Catholic cardinal says he dreams of bishops from greater China praying together HONG KONG (AP) — Joseph Li’s arrival in Hong Kong on Monday at the invitation of cardinal Stephen Chow marked the first-ever official visit by a Beijing bishop to the city. The post Hong Kong’s Roman Catholic cardinal says he dreams of bishops from greater China praying together appeared first on Religion News Service.