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US Conference of Catholic Bishops president urges nation to overcome racism that still clouds hearts
President of US Catholic bishops urges world leaders to pursue dialogue and seek peace
Thursday, 9th January 2020‘No end in sight to the horror’: Australian bishops respond to fires
Wednesday, 8th January 2020Pope will celebrate Mass with bishops from 19 Mediterranean countries
Kenyan bishops pray for hundreds of thousands affected by flooding
Monday, 23rd December 2019Northern Ireland bishops condemn new ‘unjust’ abortion law
Thursday, 19th December 2019Bishops in appeal for ‘decency’ in political discourse as election looms
Friday, 6th December 2019Evangelising ‘nones’ must be priority, Bishop Barron tells US bishops
Wednesday, 13th November 2019UN Nairobi summit will promote abortion, African bishops warn
Friday, 8th November 2019Bishops seek audit of Bolivian election as protests become violent
Tuesday, 5th November 2019Bishops ask Filipinos to bring gifts for poor to Mass
Philippines earthquakes: Catholic leaders call for prayers and aid
Friday, 1st November 2019Chilean bishops: Leaders must understand ‘deep dissatisfaction’ after violent protests
Wednesday, 23rd October 2019Northern Ireland’s bishops condemn ‘brutal’ and ‘tragic’ abortion law
Tuesday, 22nd October 2019Most Amazon bishops support ‘viri probati’ and women deacons, bishop says
Thursday, 10th October 2019Bishops’ Conference shows the way with Global Caring
Friday, 4th October 2019Archbishop: Deep reform needed in the face of Mexico’s ‘shameful corruption’
Wednesday, 25th September 2019Bishops oppose medically assisted procreation for single mums, lesbians
Tuesday, 24th September 2019Bishops protest government seizure of Eritrean Catholic schools
Friday, 20th September 2019Support justice and peace in the Holy Land, bishops say during World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel
Monday, 16th September 2019It’s ‘sheer terror and confusion’ after Hurricane Dorian, says archbishop
Tuesday, 10th September 2019South African bishops: Current hatred and intolerance is like ‘Nazi Germany’
Monday, 9th September 2019Argentine bishops ask government to declare food emergency
Thursday, 5th September 2019Marking start of WWII, Polish, German bishops urge new peace efforts
Wednesday, 4th September 2019South Sudan’s bishops praise peace agreement for neighbouring Sudan
Friday, 30th August 2019Congolese bishops welcome new government
Wednesday, 28th August 2019Pope Francis: Take action to save Amazon rainforest
Tuesday, 27th August 2019CAFOD praises bishops for ‘one of the UK’s largest green energy contracts’
Tuesday, 20th August 2019In Colombia, bishops, religious listen to Amazonians before synod
Friday, 16th August 2019Sri Lankan bishops call for Easter Sunday attacks independent inquiry
Thursday, 15th August 2019Nora Quoirin: Bishop extends “prayerful support” to family
Wednesday, 14th August 2019US bishops condemn immigration raids
Tuesday, 13th August 2019On anniversary, Japan’s bishops renew hope for nuclear-free world
Friday, 9th August 2019Bishops urge end to hateful rhetoric that many see as factor in shootings
Catholic bishops join ecumenical letter on Trump’s tweets about Baltimore
Wednesday, 31st July 2019Haiti’s bishops announce year of prayer amidst political crisis
Friday, 19th July 2019Irish Primate: Bring back “temperance movement”
Wednesday, 10th July 2019East African bishops condemn Eritrea seizure of Church health centres
Wednesday, 26th June 2019Melkite Catholic bishops call for peace in Syria during annual synod
Tuesday, 25th June 2019Scottish bishops authorise independent audit of each diocese
Wednesday, 19th June 2019Mexican bishops on migrants: ‘We cannot turn ourselves into that wall’
Thursday, 13th June 2019Bishops welcome Vatican document on gender ideology
Wednesday, 12th June 2019Freedom, mercy are lasting legacy of martyred bishops, pope says
Monday, 3rd June 2019West African bishops pledge Church help to counter terror attacks
Friday, 24th May 2019Some Quebec bishops uneasy with pro-life leader’s anti-Francis stance
Friday, 10th May 2019Mexican bishops call for migrant assistance at their southern border
Wednesday, 8th May 2019Before Australian elections, bishops call for help for most vulnerable
Wednesday, 24th April 2019Church, world need the gifts, enthusiasm of young people, pope says
Tuesday, 2nd April 2019Pope recognises martyrdom of Romanian bishops, Italian missionary
Wednesday, 20th March 2019Nigerian bishops urge government to stop ‘culture of death’
Tuesday, 19th March 2019Cardinal Parolin urges Poland’s bishops to continue unity with pope
Thursday, 14th March 2019Number of priests declined for first time in decade, Vatican says
Thursday, 7th March 2019Ghanaian bishops seek prayer as nation celebrates independence, Lent
Monday, 4th March 2019French bishops urge mobilisation against increasing anti-Semitism
Friday, 22nd February 2019Bishops at summit consider 21 action items to handle, prevent abuse
Bishops condemn arson attacks on hotel
Monday, 18th February 2019Nigerian bishops urge voters to reflect, pray ahead of country’s elections
Monday, 11th February 2019Central African bishops ask UN to lift arms embargo
Thursday, 31st January 2019Bishops in troubled region praise Congo president, despite disputed polls
Bishops must realise seriousness of abuse crisis, pope says
Tuesday, 29th January 2019Vatican summit to create task force to aid bishops in safeguarding
Friday, 25th January 2019Venezuelan bishops say fresh calls for protest are ‘sign of hope’
Thursday, 24th January 2019Bishops express unity with Israeli Christians, warn of Palestinian crisis
Wednesday, 23rd January 2019Despite comments against bishops, Duterte open to talks, spokesman says
Tuesday, 15th January 2019Venezuelan bishops say Maduro government illegitimate, call for change
Pope meets with Chilean bishops, discusses abuse crisis
Irish bishops urge Catholics to ‘resist’ country’s new abortion law
Monday, 7th January 2019Irish president signs abortion law
Friday, 21st December 2018Vatican names two reconciled bishops to head Chinese dioceses
Tuesday, 18th December 2018Bishops asked to meet abuse survivors before February meeting
Cardinal Nichols thanks everyone for prayers following illness
Thursday, 6th December 2018Westminster Abbey: Prince Charles salutes courage and faith of Middle East Christians
Wednesday, 5th December 2018Bishops: Ukrainians have ‘sacred duty’ to defend against Russian forces
Tuesday, 4th December 2018Ethiopian bishops welcome election of nation’s first female president
Wednesday, 7th November 2018Keep faith to keep Poland independent, Catholic bishops say at centenary
Monday, 5th November 2018Bishops sign document calling for action against climate change
Monday, 29th October 2018Kenyan priests say terror attacks threaten Catholic churches
Wednesday, 24th October 2018Synod final document must include scandal of trafficking, says Cardinal Nichols
Monday, 22nd October 2018Ukraine’s war forms young Christian leaders, archbishop says
Superiors general see no reason why women shouldn’t have vote at synod
Tuesday, 16th October 2018Synod group reports focus on abuse
Wednesday, 10th October 2018Synod: Let young people describe their reality, walk with them to God
Monday, 8th October 2018Irish bishops urge Government to allow healthcare professionals to opt-out of abortion
Friday, 5th October 2018Chinese Catholics outside mainland divided over Sino-Vatican agreement
Friday, 28th September 2018Time to heal, restore unity, evangelise, pope tells Catholics in China
Thursday, 27th September 2018German bishops apologise formally, release sex abuse data
BBC invites young people to discuss Rome synod
Wednesday, 26th September 2018French bishops: Fertility treatment for gay, single women harms society
Tuesday, 25th September 2018East African bishops to prioritise fundamentalism in October synod
Vatican signs provisional agreement with China on naming bishops
Monday, 24th September 2018Cardinal Marx says mistakes were made, calls for change in German Church
Wednesday, 19th September 2018Nigerian bishops tell citizens not to sell their votes or voter cards
African bishops want action on priests who remain in Europe
Wednesday, 12th September 2018Bishops in several European countries urge support for Pope Francis
Tuesday, 11th September 2018Build Church unity, shun clericalism, pope tells new bishops
Australian bishops, religious say they can’t violate seal of Confession
Friday, 31st August 2018Latin America’s bishops denounce ‘shameful’ attacks on pope
Wednesday, 29th August 2018Bishop of Portsmouth calls for global synod on priests in response to abuse scandals
Friday, 24th August 2018Brazil Church leaders speak against decriminalisation of abortion
Tuesday, 7th August 2018Nicaraguan bishops to pray for exorcism as violence continues
Tuesday, 17th July 2018Tennessee’s Catholic bishops urge governor to halt upcoming executions
Peru’s bishops support proposed overhaul of judicial system
Monday, 16th July 2018Bishops attacked at church in Nicaragua
Wednesday, 11th July 2018Duterte says he’ll curb tirades, then tells bishops not to criticise him
Philippine bishops announce days of prayer, fasting, penance for peace
Tuesday, 10th July 2018Nebraska Catholic bishops oppose execution of death-row inmate
Nigerian bishops link government inaction on violence to religion
Monday, 9th July 2018Bishops end border visit calling for urgent reunification of children
Tuesday, 3rd July 2018Pope accepts two more bishops’ resignations in Chile
Thursday, 28th June 2018Some Philippine bishops react after Duterte calls God ‘stupid’
Tuesday, 26th June 2018Canadian bishops say marijuana use may soon be legal but remains sinful
Pope: Bishops, clergy in Middle East must not fall into sin of opulence
Monday, 25th June 2018Mexican bishops announce security protocols for priests, religious
Friday, 22nd June 2018Pope: Individual bishops must decide about Communion in mixed marriages
Vatican asks German bishops to set aside plans for Eucharistic sharing
Tuesday, 5th June 2018Nicaragua bishops condemn attacks on protesters, Jesuit university
Friday, 1st June 2018Nicaraguan bishops end role as mediators in national dialogue
Friday, 25th May 2018Nigeria – bishops lead thousands in peaceful protests against killings
Thursday, 24th May 2018Nicaragua – bishops denounce death threats against one of their own
Malaysia – bishops say country can set new course after election
Monday, 21st May 2018All of Chile’s bishops offer resignations after meeting pope on abuse
Friday, 18th May 2018Chile – Pope calls on bishops to restore justice, care for abused
Bishops decry refusal to remove cap on Catholics in ‘free schools’
Wednesday, 16th May 2018Nicaraguan bishops accept mediation role
Thursday, 26th April 2018Bishops pray for peace in the Middle East
Tuesday, 17th April 2018China official: It’s okay if Vatican doesn’t fully control naming bishops
Thursday, 5th April 2018Belgian priest: Vatican-China deal on bishops might really happen
Thursday, 22nd March 2018Universe Comment: Faith schools’ admissions cap is discrimination by another name
Wednesday, 14th March 2018Scandinavian bishops stress need for support
Friday, 9th March 2018Congo’s bishops: Two killed during protests against ‘dictatorship’
Tuesday, 27th February 2018Bishops say Australia has more money, but wealth not distributed justly
Friday, 8th September 2017Vatican official hints at unofficial agreement with China on bishops
Thursday, 10th August 2017Bishops visiting Holy Land: Christians must oppose Israeli settlements
Friday, 20th January 2017Kenya’s bishops say more must be done to stop corruption
Thursday, 17th November 2016In China, new bishops must have papal approval, spokesman says
Tuesday, 8th November 2016Deceased cardinals, bishops witnessed to God’s mercy, pope says
Saturday, 5th November 2016Bishops launch online resources to help with death, bereavement
Wednesday, 2nd November 2016Pope and cardinals continue looking at process for choosing bishops
Thursday, 15th September 2016German bishops stress Protestant ties as Reformation anniversary nears
Friday, 12th August 2016Irish president joins bishops in tributes to Bishop Edward Daly
Tuesday, 9th August 2016Secularised culture leads to ‘orphaned’ Christians, pope tells bishops
Wednesday, 3rd August 2016Pope Francis meets privately with Poland’s bishops
Thursday, 28th July 2016Scottish bishops urge Britain not to renew Trident weapons system
Friday, 15th July 2016Bishops call for prayers for Nice
Arizona bishops oppose legal marijuana initiative headed for ballot
Tuesday, 12th July 2016Syrian Church personnel meet to better confront humanitarian crisis
Friday, 1st July 2016US bishops seek assault weapons ban, say civilians have no need for them
Sunday, 26th June 2016Bishops call on Filipinos not to bully, harass gay community
Wednesday, 15th June 2016Bishops urge Kenya to reconsider decision to close refugee camps
Friday, 20th May 2016German cardinal says ‘unauthorised people’ in Rome veto bishop nominations
Friday, 6th May 2016Northern Ireland bishops urge voters to ask about abortion, poverty
Monday, 2nd May 2016Cardinal Nichols praises Queen’s ‘dedicated and enduring service’ in birthday message
Thursday, 21st April 2016English, Welsh bishops launch initiative for ‘missionary parishes’
Thursday, 9th July 2015Pope Francis sets up tribunal for bishops in child abuse cases
Thursday, 11th June 2015Ireland's Bishops urge the country to think before voting in referendum
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