“With membership drawn from throughout the world, the council advises Pope Francis on matters concerning the life of the universal church,” Cardinal O’Malley said.
Boston cardinal grateful for Pope Francis’ ‘faith, confidence’ in him following reappointment to advisory council
Pope names new cardinals to his council of advisers
Pope Francis named five new members to his international Council of Cardinals and renewed the mandate of four current members, the Vatican announced March 7.
Synodal process is cross-border event for South Texas, Mexico contingents
The synodal process bridged an international border March 27 when the bishops of the Diocese of Brownsville, Texas, crossed the Rio Grande into Mexico to celebrate Sunday Mass with the bishop of Matamoros.
Head of German bishops, self-described conservative, calls for change
In wide-ranging interview, the self-described “conservative” bishop said the church needs to change and criticized the Vatican’s treatment of the church in his country.
Pope calls for day of prayer, fasting for Lebanon
Pope Francis has asked Catholics and all people of goodwill to observe Sept. 4 as a day of prayer and fasting for Lebanon.
Slovak bishop welcomed to U.S. eparchy, seeks to build unity
With international attention, thousands of people logged onto the eparchy’s Facebook page to watch the livestream of the July 21 liturgy to celebrate Slovak Bishop Milan Lach appointment to his new post as apostolic administrator of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma.