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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."
Nation-building immigrants from Africa find mentors here
A conference run by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia paired young adults from several African countries with established professionals in the region, forging networks and communities that strengthen America.
Response to church abuse crisis looms large at bishops’ spring meeting
UPDATED - The bishops examined their plans to vote on procedures and policies in response to the abuse crisis, including some they had put aside during their fall general assembly in November at the Vatican's request.
Group protests outside Baltimore hotel, objects to proposals on abuse
A group of no more than 10 protesters stood in largely silent protest June 11, demanding more from the bishops -- specifically, by having them report abuse claims first to law enforcement.