After receiving an unprecedented letter from 67 bishops appealing for a delay in a discussion during the bishops’ upcoming spring general assembly on whether to prepare a teaching document on the reception of Communion, the USCCB’s president explained in a memo the procedure followed in bringing the question to a vote during the June 16-18 virtual meeting.
USCCB president explains how planned discussion on Eucharist was set
Vatican releases guide on how leaders must handle abuse allegations
While nothing in the text is new, the handbook is meant to present clear procedures as well as attitudes Church leaders should have toward victims, the accused, civil authorities and the media.