Bishop Georg Bätzing, president of the German bishops’ conference, defended the plan for “ecumenically mindful” reception of Communion in Catholic and Protestant services during Germany’s ecumenical congress May 13-16.
German bishop rules out general invitation to Communion at congress
Bishops urge Catholics to sign petition against Hyde Amendment’s repeal
“Without this protection, our federal tax dollars will contribute to millions more abortions around our nation and beyond,” said Rachel Hendricks, diocesan Respect Life coordinator for the Diocese of Trenton, New Jersey.
As Israeli-Palestinian violence escalates, Christian leaders voice concern
Christian leaders in the Holy Land expressed deep concern over growing Israeli-Palestinian violence, as the two sides clashed in Jerusalem and Israel launched airstrikes into Gaza, responding to rocket attacks.
Amazon bishops say bill threatens Brazil’s Indigenous peoples, forest
More than 60 Brazilian bishops who work in the Amazon presented the Brazilian Senate with a letter recommending that the country’s upper house withdraw a bill because it threatens extensive damage to public forests and traditional populations.
Vatican cardinal cautions U.S. bishops on politicians and Communion
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has urged the U.S. bishops to proceed with caution in their discussions about formulating a national policy “to address the situation of Catholics in public office who support legislation allowing abortion, euthanasia or other moral evils.”
Put health before profits by making vaccine more available, pope says
A concert was broadcast May 8 and included messages from Pope Francis and U.S. President Joe Biden.
Bishops urge Mexicans to vote in elections, but some see warning signs
The Mexican bishops have called on citizens to vote and support candidates promoting the common good in midterm elections.
Photos of the Week: May 10, 2021
In the spotlight: Swiss Guard swearing-in, Mexico metro collapse, Marian processions