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Bishops OK 2020 budget; numbers inconclusive for 2021 assessment hike
The bishops approved a budget nearing $22.69 million for next year. Budget approval required a majority of bishops present and voting. The vote was 211-11, with one abstention.
‘Faithful Citizenship’ materials reflect pope’s ongoing teaching
UPDATED - Current issues of the day and references to the teachings of Pope Francis can be found throughout the materials approved by the U.S. bishops to supplement their existing document on Catholic participation in public life.
Ministry, mission, communion key points in nuncio’s talk to U.S. bishops
The bishop's ministry and mission, and how he forges communion, was the message in Archbishop Christophe Pierre's address to the U.S. bishops Nov. 11 in Baltimore.
Gomez: Nation has ‘moral obligation’ to keep promise to DACA recipients
The "failures" of the nation's leaders in Washington to make "comprehensive reforms to immigration policy "cut across party lines, said Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles.
Women’s weekend of prayer by the sea
The Jan. 24-26 retreat in Ocean City, Maryland will be led by Franciscan Sister Clare D'Auria of the Franciscan Spiritual Center in Aston.
New senior center reminds older adults ‘they’re worth it’
At a Nov. 8 ceremony attended by federal and city officials, Auxiliary Bishop John McIntyre blessed a new facility in Port Richmond that expands the archdiocese's continuum of care to older adults.
Evangelization must take culture seriously, pope says at award ceremony
Giving the Ratzinger prize to a philosopher from Canada and a Scripture scholar from Burkina Faso, Pope Francis said they demonstrate that "in the variety of cultures, diverse across time and space, one can and should always seek the way to God and the encounter with Christ."
Everyday Heroes: For Catholic vet, ‘doing right thing’ outweighed risks
Gary Rose shared his battlefield experiences in "Everyday Heroes," a video series produced by the Knights of Columbus showcasing ordinary men acting in extraordinary ways, who are strengthened by their Catholic faith and membership in the Knights of Columbus.
Economy lacking ethics leads to ‘throwaway’ culture, pope says
"An economic system that is fair, trustworthy and capable of addressing the most profound challenges facing humanity and our planet is urgently needed," he said in a speech addressed to members of the Council for Inclusive Capitalism during an audience at the Vatican Nov. 11.
Music, art are a gateway to discover God’s greatness, pope says
Liturgical musicians have the unique calling to interpret God's will and love through song and praise, Pope Francis said.