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U.S. church prepares for 2018 Encuentro in Fort Worth
The fifth Encuentro will be the culmination of parish, diocesan and regional encuentros, in which the bishops anticipate more than 1 million Catholics participating over the next two years.
Text: Pope Francis’ message to U.S. bishops on Encuentro
Here is the text of Pope Francis' English-language message to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Nov. 15 about the Fifth Encuentro
Bishops say Mass at historic black Catholic church; elect new officers
UPDATED - The U.S. bishops chose to break from tradition during this year's fall assembly by celebrating Mass at the church known as the "Mother Church" of black Catholics in Western Baltimore instead of the usual venue: Baltimore's historic basilica.
Protecting planet is ethical, moral obligation, pope says
The vulnerability of the poor and of future generations to the impact of climate change creates a "serious ethical and moral responsibility to act without delay" to slow climate change and protect the environment, Pope Francis said.
Program helps Guatemalans fight child malnutrition with gardens, hygiene
Over half of Guatemala's children under that age of 5 are chronically malnourished. In ethnically Mayan areas like this impoverished mountainous region of Totonicapan, more than 70 percent of children suffer from chronic malnutrition.
Papal persistence, followed by red hat, highlight importance of laity
Cardinal-designate Kevin J. Farrell is the papal pick to lead a new super-dicastery bringing laity, family and life together under one roof.
Texas cardinal, L.A. archbishop elected USCCB president, vice president
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston was elected president of the U.S. bishops' conference Nov. 15 for a three-year term to begin at the conclusion of the bishops' annual fall general assembly in Baltimore.
Concerns about common good, immigrants among topics at USCCB assembly
The victory of Republican President-elect Donald Trump, the need for the nation to heal from the acrimony of the presidential race, and concern for the well-being of immigrants and refugees under the new administration took the spotlight as the U.S. bishops opened their fall general assembly in Baltimore.
Time of mercy: Holy doors close, but mission of mercy continues
For Pope Francis, the idea always was that the celebration of God's mercy would be local: have people experience God's love in their parishes and send them out into the world to commit random acts of mercy.
New cardinals, old traditions at play for Nov. 19 consistory
The most serious responsibility that cardinals have is the solemn obligation to gather in a conclave to elect a new pope. That right is reserved to cardinals under the age of 80.