Synod members begin small-group discussions on ‘synodality’
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The 364 members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops and the 85 experts, facilitators and…
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Slovenian bishops urge prayer, Caritas support as nation battles historic floods
byBy Gina Christian Catholics in Slovenia are rallying emergency aid and turning to prayer as record floods have ravaged that nation, killing at least…
As migrants face a closing door to the U.S., bishops accompany them
byBy Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service EL PASO, Texas — In anticipation of the 2019 World Day for Migrants and Refugees, a group of…
Bishops in Ivory Coast warn communal tensions could lead to civil war
byBishops in the Ivory Coast have warned of a new civil war in the run-up to 2020 elections, unless urgent action is taken to…
Congo’s bishops want president to reestablish law in country’s east
byCongo’s bishops said territory in the east of the country is being ceded to violent extremists, who are using the lack of government control…
Bishops in Central African Republic warn of cycle of violence from gangs
byCatholic bishops in the Central African Republic have condemned actions by an armed gang loyal to the country’s president and warned of growing exasperation…
Holy Hours for life, marriage, religious liberty set
byBy Marnie McAllister, Record Assistant Editor ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. — A Mass and Holy Hour for the protection of life, marriage and religious liberty drew about…