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Be men of God, not luxury-seeking diplomats, pope tells nuncios
Apostolic nuncios are called to be men of faith focused on proclaiming the Gospel and shunning the power and corruption that can come from the luxurious trappings of their diplomatic status, Pope Francis said.
Bishops approve third-party reporting system; to be in place by May 31
A nationwide third-party system for receiving confidential reports of "certain complaints" against bishops took a step closer to being implemented during the spring general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Retired Wyoming bishop to face Vatican trial on allegations of sex abuse
UPDATED - Cheyenne Bishop Steven R. Biegler announced June 12 that a trial of retired Bishop Joseph H. Hart would take place for allegations that he sexually abused several minors years ago.
During online event, young bishops call for openness, lay involvement
Auxiliary Bishop Adam J. Parker of Baltimore and Bishop William A. Wack of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Florida, answered questions submitted during the live social media broadcast, seen by more than 6,300 people June 11.
In Israel, Philippine workers facing deportation find solace in faith
Most of the Filipino workers arrived legally in Israel to work as caretakers for the elderly, but remained in the country even after their work visas had expired and have lived in Israel for up to 20 or more years.
Cardinal DiNardo calls bishops to be trustworthy like Barnabas
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo focused on the feast of St. Barnabas in his homily June 11 during a Mass at the end of the first day of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' spring meeting.
AMA applauded for reaffirming its opposition to doctor-assisted suicide
The chairman of the U.S. bishops' pro-life committee praised a June 10 decision by the American Medical Association to reaffirm its long-standing policy against physician-assisted suicide.
As Sudan attacks protesters, African cardinal calls for restraint
Religious leaders are condemning the arrests and use of live ammunition on peaceful activists, plus attacks on hospitals, by the ruling junta in the capital city, Khartoum.
Hong Kong Diocese urges city not to rush bill on extradition to China
Making a rare foray into politics, the diocese called for restraint and a peaceful solution amid continuing street protests, which on June 12 were broken up by police using tear gas and rubber bullets.
Church must use social media to bring ‘nones’ back, bishop says
UPDATED - Bishop Robert Barron noted 50% of Catholics age 30 and younger have left the church, mostly because they no longer believe the church's teachings. Using social media is required now because "people aren't going to come to our institutions."