The vote for the English version was 196-8 with two abstentions. The vote for the Spanish counterpart, “Ministerio Laico a Los Enfermos,” was 196-8 with two abstentions.
Bishops approve English, Spanish documents on lay ministry to the sick
Bishops give their OK to advance sainthood causes of three U.S. Catholics
Even before consideration of these three, the bishops’ Committee on Canonical Affairs and Church Governance estimated there are more than 85 sainthood causes at various stages of the beatification or canonization process in at least 55 U.S. dioceses.
Bishops look at ways to expand how they pass on Catholic faith
The subcommittee, which was formed more than 28 years ago to review catechetical texts, is taking on a new role to review more quickly digital resources being used now to spread the faith and to also look at other ways to creatively pass on the faith in a world often against spirituality.
Brazilian archbishop: Vatican is advancing cause of Hélder Câmara
Dom Hélder, as he was known, remained a strong critic of the regime, denouncing human rights violations committed by police authorities.
‘Hurry up, Lord’ and bring peace to Ukraine, pope prays
Pope Francis made another appeal for peace Nov. 16 amid a Russian missile barrage.
Bishops take up twin documents on anointing of the sick
If approved, these books would replace an English-language book in use since 1982 and a Spanish version approved in 1983.
Bishops approve new Mass texts for St. Paul VI, Our Lady of Loreto
The texts were introduced Nov. 15 during the bishop’s fall general meeting in Baltimore.
Indiana twins share many things, including vocation to priesthood
The twins both say they hope to put their criminal justice backgrounds to work in their future priesthoods.